Good question! I have two ideas for the Chisel of Rhetoric:
1: I have a section of scythe that is ~6" long with chisel edges and point. Downside, not great for inserting and twisting. Plus side: Cool looking, and more practical.
2: I was thinking of making a chisel type spear head. Downside: about as practical as a spear. Plus side: Made for inserting and twisting.
There is an old master knife-maker in Sebastopol CA who used to teach weekend workshops at his house, Karl Shroen. He wrote a book on using exotic high tech steels in a “backyard” low tech situation. It is out of print but I see it on line. You might find it interesting.
Good question! I have two ideas for the Chisel of Rhetoric:
1: I have a section of scythe that is ~6" long with chisel edges and point. Downside, not great for inserting and twisting. Plus side: Cool looking, and more practical.
2: I was thinking of making a chisel type spear head. Downside: about as practical as a spear. Plus side: Made for inserting and twisting.
And you thought I forgot I bet :P
Sounds like a plan. When I finish this stump anvil I should be ready to make that.
It makes me so happy when you pop up to say things like this.
I love you guys :)
I didn't know you were called Dennis!
Well, you didn't bother to find out, did you?
"Because every letter opener should be able to hold an edge that you could dissect small animals with, just in case."
One never knows when a small animal needing dissection will arrive in the mail! Possibly even postmarked from the land of watery tarts lyin' in ponds.
There is an old master knife-maker in Sebastopol CA who used to teach weekend workshops at his house, Karl Shroen. He wrote a book on using exotic high tech steels in a “backyard” low tech situation. It is out of print but I see it on line. You might find it interesting.
Cool, I will have to look that up! Thanks.