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.

 

This particular knife is a standard clip-point design.  I like to call it a survival style knife.  The total length of the knife is approximately 8 inches long.  The width of the blade is 1 inch.  Keep in mind that there might be some slight variation between blades because it is handmade.

 This knife is large enough for many general survival uses.  With this knife one can start a hole in your fireboard, and lash it to a stick with its cord for a spear.  One also can use the cord on the handle for traps, hanging up meat in the woods, and several other things.

 

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. 

 

AND THAT'S WHERE YOU TAKE OVER!!!!

 

This is a great project for a knife enthusiast.  This is extremely uncommon and a great idea to do with your son or just by yourself!

All you have to do is grind the final bevel and sharpen and cordwrap!!  Very easy to do.  It takes about an hour

I supply a length of paracord for you.

This knife making kit is $15. It is perfect if you want to make a knife but don't have the materials or skill to actually handforge one!

 

These are going fast so please get one while they last!  I have 7 left!