I've been reading and absorbing for a while now. I want to try throwing more
knife-like throwers than the 6" spikes I've been using up till now (yes, I will
need a stronger target - the old door I was using with the spikes is falling to
bits anyway).
What is my best "first blade"? I want to make my own, number one so I can make
more if I break the first. Should I jump straight in and get water/laser cut
sheet steel, or can I get away with an angle grinder (and ear protection). As to
hardening, I've had pretty good success case hardening my spikes with "Cherry
Red" compound and mild steel.
Sorry if I just dragged the conversation back to the elementary school!
All the best,
Rob.




--- In TheBladeThrower@yahoogroups.com, "Roy Hutchison" <royhutchy2000@...>
wrote:
>
> Joe
>
> You are right for sure. The point on a throwing knife should always be in
the middle, its far better that way.
> This trench knife, why dont you just make one in the way you want ?
>
> Roy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: brknfthr@...
> To: TheBladeThrower@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 2:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [TheBladeThrower] Roy knives, Joe....
>
>
>
>
>
> Well Mi Amigo Dalmo let me say this that I am as much of your student as you
are mine, I have been throwing for 46 years now but the more I learn the more I
realize I have a lot more to learn!!
>
> That may be what separate's us from some other people we know that we have
more to learn, for me learning is like water, if it stands still it gets
stagnant and polluted and develops illness and breeds little nasties, if on the
other hand it has a constant supply of fresh water (new ideas) it will be
stronger and healthier and flow smoother and get more nutrients!
>
> I have learned a hell of a lot just on tempering in the last few days, and
I like your designs a lot the one little dagger with wings is sweet but as I
said in a previous post I really love symmetry and when I look down the blade I
really like to see the point in the middle, this may stem from my earliest
throwing experiences of learning with an M-3 Military Trench Knife, I only wish
they would design an F/S Knife with a strong blade and lighter handle it is a
wicked design!
> Abraco Mi Compadre Grande!
> Joe
>
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