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Hi, I'm new here. Can't wait to get started. I'm a beginner bladesmith.

Hi gertmes - welcome to HomemadeTools.net :welcome:

What's next up on your project list?

Jon, I have to finish casting my forges and furnace. I figured whilst I'm at it I might as well go ahead and make enough to last me till retirement. Hopefully I'll be able to do casting, blades, damascus and armour. I haven't made a knife in five years (had to put all on hold to finish postgrads). Thanks for the warm welcome.

Hi gertmes,

Welcome! :welcome:

Lots of forging (the good kind!) going on around here. I love Damascus blades; can't wait to see your work!

Have you chosen a furnace/forge design?

Ken

Hello gertmes, you've got an interesting hobby and like Ken, love looking at the patterns made from layered steel. Hope to see samples of your craft sooner rather than later. :)