Tool Talk
Blacksmith and Metal Working Forum => Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum => Topic started by: RedVise on April 15, 2017, 06:32:28 PM
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Not sure why, but could not pass on this old blade.
Not sure if this is an old deteriorated blade or an attempt at forging a blade?
The grooves seem to indicate a manufacturer (guessing now) ?
Looks like a circle where a tang would go.
I have picked up some carbon steel knives and this is heavier than them.
Also recently picked up a fur trade era trade knife, again this is heavier.
Thanks Brian
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One heavy looking knife blade. Does have a manufactured look, with those grooves. Have you tried a file on the edge yet? Just to see how hard It is?
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Don't the Old Hickory knives have those grooves?
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Yes Old Hickory has those and I just checked and found one similar to the OP marked "Forge craft - hi Carbon" with those long marks. Mine has two rivets in the scales. Looks like the OP may originally have had only two, then a couple more added at home.
Joe B
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