Mice! Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just for OF, ok there not real but they looked really good. And this thread has been a delight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 They are really clever aren't they. We have a large leafed palm plant in our garden room and it has fooled so many people, even when they feel the leaves. Yes, I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole deal apart from the lacerated thumb which is now almost fully healed. It has inspired me to fire up the old forge and see what I can come up with. Lots of scrap lying about needing fettling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Oh was watching something on youtube today very interesting , a guy making a knife from a set of stilsons ( hope is spelt that right ) see if i can find it . Oh look at some of the other stuff he makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 some clever stuff, I've seen a few made from ring spanners, I don't know what sort of edge moly steel holds, but quirky none the less. when I worked in the foundry we used to make blades from the old metal files, grind them up on the linisher and then polish, then burn cast a bronze handle, I made a lovely stiletto from a 12" half round file, I know nothing of tempering the steel though so they all snap eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Well, I received the two knives that I had asked Walker570 to make handles for, Nev they are lovely, you've have done a great job. I hope you enjoy the bottle of "medicine!" I will be contacting Grandalf to forward some more money to the Royal British Legion as promised. I will photograph the knives during a quiet moment over the weekend and will add them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Tightchoke you have a PM. Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Lovely job that Walker, you are clearly an inspiration to us all on pw. Great to see new interests stirred. atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 05/02/2018 at 21:42, Mice! said: Just for OF, ok there not real but they looked really good. And this thread has been a delight. And there not snowdrops either ?? heres a pretty one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 off slant a little, right now on discovery quest "Big giant swords" about a man who fashions them, may or may not be worth a watch. Not sure if will give any tips or just tosh! atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 What a disappointment that was, what a load of tosh. Should have known better, no actual smithing just a bit of welding and a heap load of bravado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howling Hound Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Just spent a wonderful hour or so reading this thread from the start. It has been a long time since I have read a thread on any forum that was so engaging, entertaining, educational and with the A&E section excremental. my thanks to the various members of PW who contributed to it. I am sure with an additional section giving a 'love angle' it would make a good basis for a novel. Very seriously though what a beautiful object of pure craftsmanship and I an certainly not envious of Old Farrier (drool, drool, slobber, slobber). Oh the thought of owning such an object main especially for me, and of course all for a magnificent cause (RBL) Please forgive me as a new member of PW if I put forward a suggestion. I did not bid on this artwork at the time because: 1, I was not a member of PW 2, The bids quickly became too rich for my limited purse But I for one would love the slightest opportunity of owning a knife like this. May I suggest if this is to be repeated then maybe a raffle say(£10 per ticket) may be the way to go. This would enable more of us to get involved for such a good cause, and if only 50 bought one ticket that would be £500. (500 = £5000) The design of the knife could reflect the total tickets sold. I would not expect anyone to give their time, knowledge, craftsmanship etc free of charge and should be paid for it. Please let those of us with other extravagant hobby's (marriage) join in next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 As far as I'm concerned it was a one off. Will not be repeating. It is down to the moderators and owner of the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howling Hound Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yep, I can totally understand. I get the impression what started of as a niffy idea on the spur of the moment quickly escalated into something that you didn't envisage. That is why I suggested payment to whoever can take it on. Beautiful craftsmanship though, and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 He's running out of thumbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Watched a program last night think it was called" forged in fire " all about knife making. I like the threads on here about life making and read them all . I found this program great to watch has any one else watched it.. very very interesting makes me want to attempt it myself but way beyond my skills im afraid, but one can still enjoy other peoples skills.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 30 minutes ago, hawkeye said: Watched a program last night think it was called" forged in fire " all about knife making. I like the threads on here about life making and read them all . I found this program great to watch has any one else watched it.. very very interesting makes me want to attempt it myself but way beyond my skills im afraid, but one can still enjoy other peoples skills.. 80 hours of film edited to 30 minuets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 The only way to discover the limit of your skills it to give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, hawkeye said: Watched a program last night think it was called" forged in fire " all about knife making. I like the threads on here about life making and read them all . I found this program great to watch has any one else watched it.. very very interesting makes me want to attempt it myself but way beyond my skills im afraid, but one can still enjoy other peoples skills.. 50 minutes ago, Old farrier said: 80 hours of film edited to 30 minuets Such sweet music though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Well each section was on for an hour even being condensed down still nice to watch the skills of people that did it for a hobby.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 21 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: He's running out of thumbs! Heh!!! There you go, you help a guy out and he then proceeds to take the Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Walker570 said: Heh!!! There you go, you help a guy out and he then proceeds to take the Michael. In the true spirit of Pigeonwatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 03/02/2018 at 16:59, Walker570 said: Well I think the way is clear for Ditchman's new project because I have now completed the RBL knife and also the two handle fitting jobs for tightchoke. OF let me know when you are travelling north. on edit after the comment about leather from an old handbag by johnphillip. Note the lining in the sheath. Maroon suede leather from an old fashionable then, leather mini skirt my wife had back in the 60's. The last piece I have left. Well finaly managed a few days and popped up the road (a long story) to see Walker and pick up the auction knife The pictures don’t really do it true justice truly wonderful knife ? spent a couple of hours with master knife maker and his good lady in a beautiful part of the country a very pleasant afternoon of tea and cakes ? anyway big thanks for the work and effort put in on the knife and a pleasure to meet you sir all the very best OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 My pleasure, or should I say OUR pleasure as my wife enjoyed meeting you also. Now what shall we have tonight ??????????????? Curried rabbit ?????????????? An 'in' joke I am afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 I do like a happy ending. My thanks to both of you from the RBL. Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Very well done to all concerned , you should both be very proud of your generosity ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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