Making a Knife from Old Leaf-Spring Steel

There's lots of old treasures to be found buried on the homestead. Came across some 100 year old spring steel and wanted to try my hand at crafting a little rustic utility blade from it. Mostly done with hand tools (a LOT of filing) and without a proper forge. The hardness turned out well enough to take a good edge and resist chipping. Hair-shaving sharp! Smalls steps towards learning more about metalwork and blacksmithing.
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[@letmein6389]

knife loops dope, love the content

[@HeathenHammer123]

DUDE!!!!!!!!!! That's legit! Well done.

[@mrdropout7565]

You should make a small forging channel along side your regular one it was edited great and you had great commentary

[@ortiko]

Nice video and crafting! Big like👍 from me! I make some knifes, love outdoors and post some videos to. Keep on!!!

[@luisueberbacher5484]

How long snd hoy high is it and how long is the sharo edge????

[@woodsroamer6175]

Low chromium content--not high. About 1.5 to 2 percent chromium.