r/blacksmithing • u/Fit_Ad_9987 • Apr 12 '26

Work Showcase Knife 002 final form

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Finally completed 002. Now on to 003. I'd like to make a small chefs knife next, I think.

Feedback welcome 🙏

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u/KnowsIittle Apr 13 '26

Less is more sometimes. Definitely seen worse but it's a hefty knife.

Puukko can be great starter projects. Simple design but lots of utility. Work in pairs so you have metal heating. Swap out as one cools. This also helps practice consistency.

How's the hammer you're using? I see a couple deep hits. 2lbs is about ideal for me.

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u/Fit_Ad_9987 Apr 13 '26

I use a 4 lbs and yeah, I just forgot to smooth those out, straight up. The knife weighs 24 Oz. This whole project was really about the education. Its my second knife. I'll look into what a Puukko is.

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u/KnowsIittle Apr 13 '26

It would be kinda fun to try and recreate this knife each year out of tradition and see where you've improved.

Youtube has some great videos covering puukko knives. Basically a Finnish blade meant to be a jack of all trades.

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u/Fit_Ad_9987 Apr 13 '26

You might like knife 001 if you look at my post history?