I've been working on expanding my forging skills and that includes forging the guards for my knives. Here's my latest effort (made from a 5/8" rod):
Much of this one I forged around a 1" rod that I had squared off one end and used as a hardy tool.
[I'll have the knife at The Art of Steel Show this weekend if you want a closer look at it.]
Gary
Cool design, Gary. Nice lines
Gary that is a great design. Good luck at the show.
Here are the two tools that I made for forming the ring guard:
Gary
Very cool Gary. I like that you're willing to give anything you think of a try.
Chris