If you make knives, I am looking to trade leather knife sheaths for a round knife or Alaskan ulu
I have the bone for the handle
I have the bone for the handle
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Hubby smiths. He's supposed to be making me a leather knife "in his spare time."
Are you specifically after an ulu? That one is Damascus which is beautiful.
I have a pile of RR spikes. under a tree in the front yard. that is what I would like to use as the metal.
I would love a Damascus ulu . Yes I like the feel of the ulu
I would love a Damascus ulu . Yes I like the feel of the ulu
I can't promise anything right now, but if I end up with "a spare" I'll let ya know 
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I would think railroad spikes are low carbon steel since they have to tough enough to handle a lot of vibration without braking. Damascus steel is higher in carbon in order to hold a good edge.
Just guessing
Ben
high carbon spikes were last used in the 70's
so i wonder what year these old spikes that were removed by the rr were made
interesting question. spikes made after the 70's are 20 points before the 70s 40/50
so i wonder what year these old spikes that were removed by the rr were made
interesting question. spikes made after the 70's are 20 points before the 70s 40/50
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If I was in a pinch I would try...
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Take a file to it and see if the file bites in or skates off the metal.
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Heat with a torch until it is a straw color yellow then quench it. Repeated #1 to see it can be hardened.
The above is subject to change if others can be of more help.
Ben
I know you are asking for a trade but I wanted to post this video.
If you haven't seen this man work you have missed out on a true artist and craftsman.
Here he makes a half moon leather knife from scratch.
If you haven't seen this man work you have missed out on a true artist and craftsman.
Here he makes a half moon leather knife from scratch.
