A couple questions: The leather seam is on the bottom running parallel? The end where it meets the fittings; do you leave them long and tri...

Matthew, Can you tell us about the handle wrap?

I cut out and carved a handle from kiln dried Hickory. I used a small torch to "paint" the color on the grain and then soaked it in linseed oil. The w...

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Jeremy, The other "way" that I mentioned but have not tried yet involves the wrought body with a steel bit. Again, per Peter's suggestion. ...

Jeremy, You certainly can weld another layer or two to the poll. These can be dressed to look better in the folding and boat tail steps. O...

I started with a very large piece and forged it to about 3/8 X 1-3/4. Then I forged the blade. It's about .320 at the ricasso. Thanks.

Take every chance to make sure it is straight and lined up. Thermo cycle. You can grind or file the profile as close as you like. It's read...

In the last picture, you will notice that the poll is taking on a curved shape. We now need to do two steps in the same heat if possible. Shape the ou...

This bit is of 1075 steel. I used .300 X 1-1/2 and forged a thin edge on one side and cut into the edge with a chisel to create teeth to help grab the...

Landon, I have made these out of mild and 5160 and have had trouble making clean welds. It take several more welding heats after the majority of movem...

In the above photo you see the material has been separated by clear lines. Each step divides the piece into segments and each segment has to be shaped...

Wonderful example of hand made craftsmanship. Thank you Jean Louis. By posting these photos, you have helped many who are or will be making a fl...

Nice tutorial. I like your name stamp.