Making Knifes out of Wrenches | Getting Started in Blacksmithing

Firing up my new forge for the first time and getting started with knifemaking. Brought to you by Skillshare. Click here to explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/makesomething10

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Anvil: Try and find an old one locally. They are heavy and costly to ship. In the video I'm using a piece of railroad track which works but isn't ideal because it doesn't have a horn or a flat surface.
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For polishing I used wet/dry sandpaper starting at 120 grit up to 2000.

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