Channel: Black Bear Forge

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Description: Railroad spike knife made using the special tongs from Kens Custom Iron Sponsored by: Combat Abrasives - bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Why spikes aren't great knives 01:01 - Adding a twist 03:28 - Fullering the transition 03:56 - Forging the blade 05:24 - Adjustments 06:02 - Grinding 08:03 - Hardening (sort of) 09:57 - Finishing 11:32 - Completed knife To Provide financial support use one of the links below. Buy me a Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/JohnSwitzer paypal.me/BlackBearForge patreon.com/BlackBearForge Video equipment used in this video Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Rode Wireless Go microphone - adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool fontaninianvilandtool.com Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel John Switzer youtube.com/channel/UCrH18xls7zdB6b19L6oJDgw Find me online at: blackbearforge.com blackbearforge.etsy.com instagram.com/blackbearforge facebook.com/Black-Bear-Forge-209863855743919 Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. My blacksmiths apron Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. abana.org Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - saymakhammers.com General blacksmithing supplies - oleoacresfarriersupply.com General blacksmithing supplies - piehtoolco.com General blacksmithing supplies - centaurforge.com General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsdepot.com General blacksmithing supplies - blacksmithsupply.com Square head bolts and lags - blacksmithbolt.com New anvils - oldworldanvils.com New anvils - nimbaanvils.com New anvils - fontaninianvilandtool.com Industrial supplier - mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - kensironstore.com Fire brick and refractory - refwest.com Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.