3. My name is Ryan Hurd, and I am an apprentice under Michael McCarthy.  I am 16 years old, and I have been in training for almost 3 years.  In addition to normal blacksmithing, I have been being trained in bladesmithing as well.  With the addition of hardening and tempering, grinding, finishing, and sharpening, I have found bladesmithing an enjoyable challenge to master.

 

Stats:

Length: 6 inches

Blade length: 3 inches

 

 

This knife is made 100% by hand from recycled truck springs.  It was forged quickly to shape, using standard blacksmithing techniques.  After beveling the edge to about 1/16 of an inch, it was then oil hardened and tempered.  It was then hollow ground on a wheel grinder, and sharpened on Japanese water stones.  The edge was then honed with a stropping material. 

 

This is a very nice pocket knife.  It is a great size and it feels good in the hand.  It is a wonderful addition to any knife collection!

This knife is $15. 

Thank you for looking.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me.