Forged in Fire

[random works]

Forged in Fire is an older show that is new to me. My wife and I enjoy watching; it seems more reality based that many of the 'reality' shows. The judges appear authentic as does the guy who tells the bladesmiths to surrender their weapons.

One of the choices to make knife handles is micarta and I wondered if it is the same material used for guitar fingerboards.

[Draft Guitar]

I haven't seen that show in quite a while, but it was interesting.

Micarta is frequently used in knife scales (handles) and performs wonderfully. I have several knives with micarta scales. I believe it is the same material used on some fretboards.

I am fortunate to have a local blacksmith school nearby. A couple of years ago my wife bought me a 3 day course which was awesome. Through the course we built three throwing knives and two throwing axes. At the end, we held a competition throwing knives and axes.

I want to build a smithy!

[Acousticado]

I really enjoy that show and have been watching it for quite some time. I’m always impressed at what participants are able to fabricate in such a short amount of time, sometimes by foraging through and repurposing various metals as part of the challenge. And what they’re able to produce back at their home forges...such craftsmanship. All of the judges are very talented, but imo, former contestant/winner (x2) turned judge Ben Abbott is the best. Incredible skills. As a judge, I like Doug Marcaida...”your weapon...it will keeilll!”

[TomB'sox]

Yes, I watch it too. I like that a lot of the handle material is exotic woods that are used for guitar construction also.

[BradleyS]

Agreed, I'm still watching and enjoying "Forged In Fire".