Yes! I feel like the weight is perfect for knife making… I haven’t ever used a bigger one so I can’t speak to that experience but I have used a smaller one and that was not fun… I feel like this is perfect for any knife maker, beginner or super experienced the best part about this is that I got it for $100 after coupons and discounts at Harbor freight …. If I had to do it over, I would buy the exact same one. I have zero complaints!
Knife Makers don't need big Anvils. You just need enough surface area to forge a knife. If you want to get into Blacksmithing or Sword making, then you'll need a larger Anvil.
Those filings you are catching with that magnet can be used to make crucible steel or bloom if you can collect enough of it. I need to get some welding magnets just for this purpose now that I think of it.
I like the way the turn out the blade profile was cool. My forge is located in a lean too so i have to deal with sunshine why forging aswell it sucks lol
I like it. The only thing I would do differently, given it's intended for the kitchen, would be to raise the heal so the entire length of the knife can rock for tip to heal, with no gaps. There is a little recurve just past the heal, which is isn't ideal for a kitchen knife. I suck at sharpening stones - i feel you. I've given up and use my 1x30 for sharpening. One of these days . . .
@@aviweisbach7816 100% agree! It does have a bit of recurve to it! I don’t even think I did that on purpose either! 😂 tells you how good of a knife maker I am ! lol thanks for watching and sharing!
New viewer…have the same grinder which I really like. Thanks for the tips. New knife hobbyist so curious how you know temperature during thermocoupling?
New viewer…have the same grinder which I really like. Thanks for the tips. New knife hobbyist so curious how you know temperature during thermocycling?
@@StevenBurrisk there are several different ways to tell what temp your at.. heat gun..thermocouple inside forge… magnet 🧲… salt on metal… I tend to use the magnet , my heat gun and my eyeballs…. I can tell you from experience that I used to get the metal much hotter than I should have.. salt melts at 1474 degrees F… stops being magnetic at 1417 degrees F… pay attention to the color of the steel around this point it shouldn’t be bright orange or yellow it’s more of a cherry red with little glow! Hope that helps good luck!
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Another great video! I'll be making one on the channel because of this lol.
lol!!! I got the idea from you! One of your older videos! Thanks for watching and commenting as I am sure that helps the channel grow some!!! 👊
@@TheOGfrenchy Funny how this "RUclips Circle of Life" works 🤣
I picked up quite a few things watching you shape the blade.
Stellar work as always!
Thanks dude!!!
Very cool!
Thanks brother!
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Thanks bro!
What are your thoughts on your anvil? I have heard some good things about it. Is the weight sufficient for what you use it for? Thank you.
Yes! I feel like the weight is perfect for knife making… I haven’t ever used a bigger one so I can’t speak to that experience but I have used a smaller one and that was not fun… I feel like this is perfect for any knife maker, beginner or super experienced the best part about this is that I got it for $100 after coupons and discounts at Harbor freight …. If I had to do it over, I would buy the exact same one. I have zero complaints!
I've had mine for over a year and I have zero complaints
Perfect for a beginner or a mobile setup
Knife Makers don't need big Anvils. You just need enough surface area to forge a knife. If you want to get into Blacksmithing or Sword making, then you'll need a larger Anvil.
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lol ! I will never forget you aqua3202!!!! Thanks for watching and sharing!!! That helps me get closer to a d list wanna be celebrity! Hahaha
Those filings you are catching with that magnet can be used to make crucible steel or bloom if you can collect enough of it. I need to get some welding magnets just for this purpose now that I think of it.
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I like the way the turn out the blade profile was cool. My forge is located in a lean too so i have to deal with sunshine why forging aswell it sucks lol
@@StrayWolfForge yes it does suck! Hard to tell where the heat’s at sometimes! Thanks for watching brother!
I like it. The only thing I would do differently, given it's intended for the kitchen, would be to raise the heal so the entire length of the knife can rock for tip to heal, with no gaps. There is a little recurve just past the heal, which is isn't ideal for a kitchen knife. I suck at sharpening stones - i feel you. I've given up and use my 1x30 for sharpening. One of these days . . .
@@aviweisbach7816 100% agree! It does have a bit of recurve to it! I don’t even think I did that on purpose either! 😂 tells you how good of a knife maker I am ! lol thanks for watching and sharing!
New viewer…have the same grinder which I really like. Thanks for the tips. New knife hobbyist so curious how you know temperature during thermocoupling?
1100 views. Awesome brother!
What do you think about me doing a fishhook canister on my channel and sending the billet to you?
I like it! I would be absolutely down to do that!
Sounds like a plan. I should have all the materials by next weekend. I'll keep in touch.
New viewer…have the same grinder which I really like. Thanks for the tips. New knife hobbyist so curious how you know temperature during thermocycling?
@@StevenBurrisk there are several different ways to tell what temp your at.. heat gun..thermocouple inside forge… magnet 🧲… salt on metal… I tend to use the magnet , my heat gun and my eyeballs…. I can tell you from experience that I used to get the metal much hotter than I should have.. salt melts at 1474 degrees F… stops being magnetic at 1417 degrees F… pay attention to the color of the steel around this point it shouldn’t be bright orange or yellow it’s more of a cherry red with little glow! Hope that helps good luck!
@@TheOGfrenchyThanks. That will really help.