Recurves - Don't Know Why

[Anvil Head]

I just finished these two recurves up and got leather on them. I like making recurves just don't know why. I forged these two blades late last year and finally got them off the board and finished them up.
I also really enjoy forging daggers so I added one I finished at the same time.

The first one - Blade 6.5" forged OSB , hammered copper fittings, african blackwood handle.




Second one - Blade 6" Model T leaf spring, hammered brass fittings, desert ironwood handle.



Third one - Dagger (not recurve, but finished at same time), Blade 4" forged 1084, steel fittings, stained white oak handle.

 

[Buck70]

Nice

 

[longbowdave1]

Very very nice!

 

[F.A.R.R.]

All three of them are very nice, but really like the first one

 

[wvdawg]

Looking good!

 

[walkinboss01]

Very nice work Carl.

 

[GeorgiaGlockMan]

Beautiful work.

 

[Anvil Head]

Thanks. I do enjoy working at the forge. Something about moving hot steel that's hard to describe to those that haven't done it. If left alone I get in a zone that totally captures my focus. Metal just starts moving.
I understand the attraction of FIF, even though most the actions on there are examples of poor and unsafe forging practices. Turned down op to be on show due to this (besides looking bad enough in person).
May not look like it, but forging double edge daggers and recurves are easy for me. (Nessmuks are even easier, shhhh!)
All fun.

 

[Jeff C.]

It never crossed my mind to see you on FIF, for the reasons you mentioned above about poor and unsafe practices. Not to mention the quality of the product you strive for.

Fantastic examples of your work above, BTW.

 

[Anvil Head]

Thanks Chief. Yeah, gotta maintain some level of cred.

 

[Razor Blade]

Good looking package buddy.

 

[Anvil Head]

You know me Scottie, it ain't right ifin it don't look right.

 

[toolmkr20]

Great set of blades.

 

[fishfryer]

Thanks. I do enjoy working at the forge. Something about moving hot steel that's hard to describe to those that haven't done it. If left alone I get in a zone that totally captures my focus. Metal just starts moving.
I understand the attraction of FIF, even though most the actions on there are examples of poor and unsafe forging practices. Turned down op to be on show due to this (besides looking bad enough in person).
May not look like it, but forging double edge daggers and recurves are easy for me. (Nessmuks are even easier, shhhh!)
All fun.

I respect your reasons,would however enjoy seeing that show. The 10k would help defray expenses,just saying.

 

[Anvil Head]

Just money ..... didn't bring it into the world and can't take it out.

 

[Head East]

Beautiful work. Love the dagger.