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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 20:59:27 GMT
I've seen two shows of this reality show on the TV. 3 fellows are assigned to make cutting implements of most any specie. I've seen them make swords and knives of some really good quality. The first blade of the contest is done in the studio workshop, then the big challenge is to go home for 5 days or so and make something that's really hard to do. The winner gets ten thousand dollars. That's good money for making two blades.
All the blades made are tested against the spec's given and other tests such as chopping, penetration, flexibility, and slashing decide on who wins out of the 3 contestants. It is interesting for sure. I've never made a knife, but something like this would encourage a person to learn how even if it is for a really simple project.
My hats off to you folks who do smithing work. You gotta be sharp yourself in method, technique, and quality.
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Post by ohiodreamer on Aug 9, 2015 16:11:01 GMT
We are enjoying that show, too! DH and DS are interested in black smithing.....so it's a fun watch for us.
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Post by beowoulf90 on Aug 18, 2015 11:55:32 GMT
What's the name of the show? Duh after reading the title of the thread I'm going to guess Forged in Fire.. Duh..
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Post by ohiodreamer on Aug 20, 2015 14:49:52 GMT
It's on the History channel.....there is a full episode on their website for those without the History channel....or don't want to wait for it to be on
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Post by fretless on Mar 13, 2016 17:10:39 GMT
That show is dangerous for me. Makes me want to add blacksmithing to my ever-expanding catalog of interests! Love watching, though!
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Post by beowoulf90 on Apr 25, 2016 11:52:35 GMT
That show is dangerous for me. Makes me want to add blacksmithing to my ever-expanding catalog of interests! Love watching, though! It is addicting.. First you build your own forge and pick up RR track pieces for anvils. Then you buy a better anvil and forge. Then... Well you get the picture.. You can spend a lot or create a lot or both.. I would be considered a tinkerer as compared to those on Forged in Fire. Just learning the basics is a good idea though, because you never know when you will have to make something in an emergency. Years ago when I was a member of PABA (Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmith association). the wife and I had fun with the monthly gatherings. I learned a new technique or the proper way to do something and the women always had baked goods and such for sale. It was a great time. If I get time I may have to rejoin them, since I'm no longer commanding the Civil War Unit we also belong to.. As you said, " my ever-expanding catalog of interests!" is large, but I've been doing the Civil War stuff since 1992 and the blacksmithing since the late 90's early 2000's. I'm also a scrap guy, that gets scrap metals dropped off by locals for me to get rid of it for them.. I will re-purpose anything if I can find a use for it or scrap it.. It also provides some good metal for the forge..
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Post by fretless on May 1, 2016 14:12:09 GMT
Setting up a small forge is definitely on my to-do list. I'm presently in the middle of designing and sourcing domestic hardwoods for a neck-thru-body 5-string fretless bass guitar. If that results in a decent finished product and sparks some interest, I may have a viable new career. That will give me time to build a small forge and drive DW even further 'round the bend!
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Post by farmchix on May 1, 2016 14:40:14 GMT
The good thing about blacksmithing....you can make all your own tools! Hubs does....
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Post by Ken on Jan 16, 2020 18:31:04 GMT
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