Well after a year of telling Mom that I would make her something from my forge, I've finally got it finished, (I've only been at this for a year).
http://groups.msn.com/BladeBlacksmit...hoto&PhotoID=8
Should have had it done last week, but sometimes things don't go according to plan. I'm sure that Mom'll like it, seeing as how it's made by # 1 son (1 out of 3).
I reckon that if it had an edge on it, I could call it a knife, though it was quenched and tempered for one cycle only.
Material list:
blade, fine german steel (Volks Wagon coil spring)
guard & pommel, brass
handle, broom stick