[dphillips]

Ok Guys and Girls,
The day is near. This is for all of you that have expressed interest in seeing a cutting competition in person.

On March 12, 2011 there will be a BladeSports International Cutting Competition in Jackson, MS. This event will be a part of the MS Forge Council's Hammer-In at the Ag Musuem. The cut will take place at 4:00 pm. More information on the hammer-in schedule can be found at www.msforgecouncil.com

Feel free to ask questions about the event.
Donavon

 

[Guest]

Any cost? Will ther be other demonstrations? Vendors selling forged products?

 

[dphillips]

Cost will just be admission to the ag museum, unless you participate in the hammer-in classes. The council asks for a $35 fee if you participate in the hammer-in. There will be vendors selling stuff, not sure what all will be there. www.msforgecouncil.com click on 2011 knife hammer-in tab for more info.

 

[double hunter]

Are there any smith's who make damascus knife blanks?

 

[dphillips]

I'm not sure, there might be some damascus billets. I'm not sure about blanks though.

Chad Nichols is doing damascus blanks from what I heard. He makes some awesome damascus and is located in Blue Springs, MS. He might be at the Hammer-in, if you want blanks I would call him and if he has some available to bring he will. He normally only brings billets.

 

[double hunter]

A billet is what I am looking for, I want to make another Bowie and want to shape the blade to my liking, do you have to have a furnace to harden the blade or can it be done some other way.

 

[p moore]

You can use a torch and some insulation to get the blade to the critical temp. It would be hard to do, but can be done. If you do get the blade shaped like you like, and smoothed out, You can send it to me, and I will HT it for you.

Paul

 

[dphillips]

Paul beat me too it. I could also heat treat for you. I will try to contact Chad and see if he will be there.

 

[double hunter]

I sure do apprecite the info, saw where you could order some off e-bayl but i woud rather have something made here in Miss. and a lot of that steel looks like it comes from Pakistan or some place like that.

 

[p moore]

Yea, If you find some at a great price on Ebay, it is more than likely Pakistan. Now you can look for AL damascus on Ebay. Good stuff.

Paul

 

[dphillips]

Just got a response back from Chad. He plans to be there with steel.
Donavon

 

[Hammer]

I will be there cuttin' stuff. Yall come on out!!

 

[dphillips]

Competition is getting close. Ag museum Sat. at 4:00 pm. Yall come on out. Three forum members will be competing.

Donavon

 

[RIVERBILLY]

too fer ya'll take videos '''please''' :drool:

 

[e.martin]

theirs always some one video! which reminds me who's filming this time D? Ya'll come out and check us out we need people cheering for us hometown boys