Siergiej, This handle just looks and feels right to me. I want to have another go at this, continue forging this style of handle, see where it goes, and make a finished product. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I think a good knife maker like yourself (not me for sure) could take this handle idea and really make something nice. I will revisit this one and see where I can take it and what finished product I can make. Thanks.
I save all my used spent lawn mower blades for projects. I have cut/shaped them to make camp fire pokers. Overall length about 40”, the poker end I would cut the blade with a chop saw or plasma cutter 6” long with pointed end [spent lawn mower blade tip end ground to a blunt tip] with a straight hook [1/2 to 3/4”] tab protruding downward about 5” up from the point, which is used to hook/grab a log in the fire to pull it backwards to reposition the log. This tip is welded onto a 34” piece of 1/2” rebar. Some times some of my pokers get a coiled hand grip for a better grip. Great videos, thank you.
Bryan, Thanks for sharing your idea and for your very generous donation to my channel. So many people like yourself who comment have great ideas and are doing things I wouldn't think of. I love hearing about and seeing what others do, especially when it's different from what I normally do. Take care. Glen
My comment posted on the wrong video lol.. Lets try again. I enjoy watching you forge because of your efficeiency when making a piece. However basic something seems goes to show you it dosnt need to be extravagant to perform a job very well. Next tme you try a twist try a piece of angle stock the end result of the twist is quite unique and beautiful.... Martin
Martin, I will try a piece of angle. I didn't intend to focus on the handle in this video, just the twisting wrench. But the handle surprisingly came out very nice to me. A good knife maker could take this idea to the next level... Thanks.
Very simple, yet effective, tool! You're probably correct that a longer piece would make it easier to use. Also, I think a thicker bar would help to mar the piece less (more area to connect with the bar being twisted). On a slightly different note, do you ever do anything to denote your tools? Voo Doo Tennessee always paints his punches orange, so if (or more likely when!) one of his punches flies to the floor and across the shop, it's a lot more easy to distinguish the punch from the scrap, loose material, and other detritus that abounds in the typical shop. I'm aware that you don't have the problem of most shops (tons o' clutter), but you do have a variety of tools so simple (yet elegant) that they could be mistaken for scrap material.
Brian, I never thought about marking my tools in the way. But I have seen other guys do such a thing, mainly to distinguish their tools from other blacksmiths' tools when working at big events where there are multiple forges and multiple blacksmiths. Thanks.
Bronson, I'm very glad you like this. I can see the potential in this handle style and will give this another go and make a finished product. Thanks for watching. Glen
Leon, The block style anvils I use are m own designs which I had made here in Taiwan. Not something you can find for sale but maybe you could have made. Thanks for watching.
A good knife maker (and that's definitely not me!) could take this handle idea and really make something interesting. Anyway, I will have another go at this and make a finished product when I get a chance. Thanks for watching.
Looks amazing! It’d also look cool with a different type of metal like bronze or copper wrapped around in between the small gaps!
Phillip, That would look great but I'm not sure how I would go about doing that. Maybe something to investigate... Thanks.
That would be a cool way to forge the hollow shank for a lamp. The wires could run right down the center of the hollow.
James, That's a very interesting idea...something I would like to try. Thanks.
That was awesome, very creative
Hi Matt, I will do a knife soon (rarely make knives) and maybe employ this style handle. Thanks.
That is a good idea. Looks really cool and seems pretty ergonomic.
Steve, Yes, the feel of this is very comfortable. I will have another go at this and see how practical the finished product will be. Thanks.
Wow! Absolutely love the form, I think this is my favorite. Another one out of the park.
Jachin, I think the potential for this handle style is great. I want to do this again and maybe take it a bit further. Glad you like this. Thanks.
thats a nice simple way to make a very effective tool.also i really like the look of the twisted handle.i bet it is comfortable in the hand.
Jered, I wanted the focus of this video to be the twisting wrench. But the handle is where it's at. I can see the potential for this... Thanks.
Inspired work. Love it.
Jaryd, I'm glad you find this interesting. Thanks for watching.
More ideas running around in my head , great job and God Bless and thank you for your time to do the videos have a great weekend 📖✝
Rick, This handle definitely has potential. A good knife maker could really run with this idea. Thanks as always.
That is a nice handle indeed. Being and ergonomic grip aside, the "wow factor" is big in this piece.
Siergiej, This handle just looks and feels right to me. I want to have another go at this, continue forging this style of handle, see where it goes, and make a finished product. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice one glen I've recently seen a blade with handle like that and wondered how I could do it 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I think a good knife maker like yourself (not me for sure) could take this handle idea and really make something nice. I will revisit this one and see where I can take it and what finished product I can make. Thanks.
Definitely need to try it and hopefully I can get a nice curl like you did here. Definitely watching your video while I try haha 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I save all my used spent lawn mower blades for projects. I have cut/shaped them to make camp fire pokers. Overall length about 40”, the poker end I would cut the blade with a chop saw or plasma cutter 6” long with pointed end [spent lawn mower blade tip end ground to a blunt tip] with a straight hook [1/2 to 3/4”] tab protruding downward about 5” up from the point, which is used to hook/grab a log in the fire to pull it backwards to reposition the log. This tip is welded onto a 34” piece of 1/2” rebar. Some times some of my pokers get a coiled hand grip for a better grip. Great videos, thank you.
Bryan, Thanks for sharing your idea and for your very generous donation to my channel. So many people like yourself who comment have great ideas and are doing things I wouldn't think of. I love hearing about and seeing what others do, especially when it's different from what I normally do. Take care. Glen
My comment posted on the wrong video lol.. Lets try again. I enjoy watching you forge because of your efficeiency when making a piece. However basic something seems goes to show you it dosnt need to be extravagant to perform a job very well. Next tme you try a twist try a piece of angle stock the end result of the twist is quite unique and beautiful.... Martin
Martin, I will try a piece of angle. I didn't intend to focus on the handle in this video, just the twisting wrench. But the handle surprisingly came out very nice to me. A good knife maker could take this idea to the next level... Thanks.
That twist is such a neat effect and makes a nice handle. If you used a solid fuel forge it would make a nice free for splitting your starting tinder.
Paul, Excellent idea. I just might do that, use this concept and make a sort of froe. I am very pleased with how this handle looks and feels. Thanks.
Very simple, yet effective, tool! You're probably correct that a longer piece would make it easier to use. Also, I think a thicker bar would help to mar the piece less (more area to connect with the bar being twisted).
On a slightly different note, do you ever do anything to denote your tools? Voo Doo Tennessee always paints his punches orange, so if (or more likely when!) one of his punches flies to the floor and across the shop, it's a lot more easy to distinguish the punch from the scrap, loose material, and other detritus that abounds in the typical shop. I'm aware that you don't have the problem of most shops (tons o' clutter), but you do have a variety of tools so simple (yet elegant) that they could be mistaken for scrap material.
Brian, I never thought about marking my tools in the way. But I have seen other guys do such a thing, mainly to distinguish their tools from other blacksmiths' tools when working at big events where there are multiple forges and multiple blacksmiths. Thanks.
Fn awesome smooth clean
George, I think this is a good beginning. I will try this again and see where I can take this - make a finished product. Thanks.
Like that simple but effictive
Someone who makes knives could take this to the next level. Thanks.
3:05 thats me in every project i start
I Really Liked This Video
Bronson, I'm very glad you like this. I can see the potential in this handle style and will give this another go and make a finished product. Thanks for watching. Glen
im loving that anvil,did you make it or is it something i can seek
Leon, The block style anvils I use are m own designs which I had made here in Taiwan. Not something you can find for sale but maybe you could have made. Thanks for watching.
I am a fan of black Smith
It would be nice to see it finished as a blade. Hint hint
A good knife maker (and that's definitely not me!) could take this handle idea and really make something interesting. Anyway, I will have another go at this and make a finished product when I get a chance. Thanks for watching.
should have had a longer bar
would have been easier
Dave, For sure, a longer bar would have this twisting wrench better. Thanks for watching.
and there you have a razor!
For sure. This (in this size) would make an excellent straight razor. Another good idea in the comment section that has me thinking... Thanks.
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Much appreciated. Thanks as usual.
Glen GS Tongs
Good work .....
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Looks dangerous Glen
I like the look and feel of this handle. Someone better than me could really take this to another level. Thanks.
Me gusta la pulcritud con que hace el trabajo pero sería mejor que hable menos y haga mas
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Nathan, Thanks for watching.