Forging a set of skinning knives

Hello everyone and welcome to the forge, In this week's episode I forge a set of skinning knives for a client. I appreciate you watching and if you would hit that SUBSCRIBE button and ring the notification bell to be informed when my newest content posts. #knifemaking #forged #forgedinfire #huntingknife #edc

[@malcontent6150]

Nice pair of twins. Each one unique just as they should be!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@philochristos]

Very nice.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@poissonnord5481]

👍👍❤❤

[@FireCreekForge]

Nice! these are neat, Great use for all tines we end up with...

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! That's the truth, they do tend to pile up quickly! I appreciate you watching.

[@Duckrabbit_Forging]

Awesome
I love the antler handles

[@stephenjohnson6841]

They turned out really nice simple yet elegant! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Thanks for sharing!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!

[@bobgore1962]

Great job, Matt! Both knives came out really nice. I really enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍🏻🔨🔥🔪

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@bernardstevens3613]

Looks GREAT Matt! Thanks for Sharing!

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very beautiful job. Forge On. God Bless.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@rdl628]

Seems to me that the forge work isn’t really needed you mostly cut with band saw and grinding profile and bevels? Knives look great

[@MrMarsBlades]

i like them, cheers for the upload

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I appreciate you checking them out!

[@TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives]

Awesome 👍🏼

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@gregpassmore7716]

They really look great, well done

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@terrillschneider3778]

I have a skinner almost exactly like that Beautiful work pal

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@DisabledandPrepping]

Wow, awesome knives

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@StrayWolfForge]

Nice blade profiles and handle choice. I enjoyed the video.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate you watching!

[@metalmanproductions9267]

Very nice Matt

[@Mysticmountainforge]

Thanks man, I appreciate you checking it out!

[@pB-vp3mo]

Nice job! I just found this channel. I subscribed. Keep up the great work.

[@Mysticmountainforge]

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[@rogeriosartori555]

I don't get it... why forging when you ended up on the sanding belt anyway???

[@577bluegrass]

How did you drill through the hardened blade tang ? Thanks

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I used a hand torch to soften the tang, I just clamp it in the vice where the shoulders of the ricasso are so the heat don't transfer into the blade portion and ruin the temper. After doing that and letting it cool its nice and soft. I appreciate you watching!

[@lokitheacrocanthosaurus8240]

Where do you buy the steel you use?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I buy from Pops knife supply, Jantz supply, and Maritime knife supply. I appreciate you watching.

[@topikdg]

Im sorry sir but i wanna ask. Why forge the steel when u going to cut it later? Why dont u just cut it right away? I thought by forging the steel is for not wasting the steel by cutting it🤔 im not judging im just curious

[@Mysticmountainforge]

No problem. When it comes to knife making/forging there will always be an element of stock removal involved, be it from grinding or cutting. On this particular project the stock was a little too narrow for what I had planned and it was all that I had on hand so I forged it a little to get the dimensions I needed. There are some projects here on my channel where I will forge something to shape and others where I just may forge the blade and then cut or grind the tang to the desired size. It really just boils down to stock size and personal preference. As I have gotten older and the wear and tear on my body has began to catch up to me I find myself more and more doing stock removal because it is less labor intensive but I still enjoy forging. I appreciate you watching.

[@TumbleTrashOfficial]

8:56 what is this here that you are doing?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I am putting the knives into a container full of hardwood ash, this allows them to cool down extremely slow which anneals the steel and makes grinding and drilling it easier. A clay based cat litter or floor dry works well also. I appreciate you watching.

[@tomwinter2168]

What make of anvil is this ?

[@Mysticmountainforge]

112 pound US Cavalry reproduction anvil from centaur forge. I appreciate you watching.

[@mikeanjor9079]

Where can I buy your knives

[@Mysticmountainforge]

I currently don't have anything available, but when I do I post it on my Etsy store at MysticMountainForge I appreciate you watching.