Forge:  dual burner propane

Tools use:  Hammer and flat tongs

Steel:  1080

Normalization:  Vermiculite

Quench:  Used motor oil

Temper:  Twice at 400 degrees Fahrenheit

Procedure:  Forge blade into desired shape, grind on belt sander to final shape, set blade geometry, normalize, quench, sharpen, add hardware, peen tang.

This was my first attempt at forging a knife, as well as creating a sheath and brass work.  There were mistakes made (like using the vise to hold wet leather in place resulting in a rust stain on the leather).  The blade is a bit too thick…I should have drawn it out more and I am not happy with hose the end of the handle turned out.  But all in all, I am happy with it and think it was a good first attempt.  It is sharp by the way and it is hungry for blood…since it ate my finger a few times while I was sharpening it.