Made the complementary marlin spike for my buddies wife.
Marlin spike leaf
Marlin twist spike
Made my buddy a marlin spike for use on the Brig Niagra. I left on some hammer marks and finished it in bees wax and oil. I was trying to make it look vintage ish. I left the tip a little long. I figure he can grind it to what he wants but can’t stretch it if it is short. Over all very happy with it.
Punisher railroad knife
Punisher railroaded spike knife attempt. A guy at work loves Punisher so I thought I would try making him a knife. I should have forged it, and I might try that next time. I ended up using a 4” angle grinder because I have not made any metal carving tools. It looks recognizable so I decided to stop while I was ahead.
Learnings leaves
Finished the cabinet pulls. At least the leaf ones. All different all forged no grinding. Made a couple every now and then as I did other things over the last couple months. I was thinking about Niggle yesterday and decided I needed to get them done…
Volvo spring steel knife
My first spring steel knife. The handle had a crack in the wood so I had to sand off way more then I intended. That was a bummer but it’s sharp and after hacking at a couple pallets it keeps its edge even when I hit a nail.
Number 4 and 5
Spike knife number 4 and 5 these ones actually look cool. They still look rustic but way better then the last one. The curved one feels great in the hand, and I quenched in a brine so it will hold a edge.
First spike knife
A Buddy got me a railroad spike to make him a knife. This is my first attempt though I watched a bunch of videos, so I had a good idea what to do. There is not enough carbon in the spikes to keep a good edge but hardened it the best I could, and I got it shave. Even if it will not last.
New toy
New toy
Lunch in spring
Foraged for lunch. I love spring.
This years Ramps
Gathered ramps today. Every year I post on gathering ramps, but I think I evolve a bit each time. I now only get ramps that are no bigger then my index finger, and no smaller then my pinky. This is because I pickle the bulbs and the best bulbs for canning are that size. I also used a pressure washer to speed up processing a big time saver. I also now value the leaves more then the builds. I make pesto that I add to bread, noodles and hummus. It is one of my all time favorite flavors.
I made 7 cups of pesto, and pickled the bulbs.
