Lots of folks are deprived of social contact right now and after a long winter, we are looking for outdoor things to do. The daughter of a friend has expressed an interest in learning to throw knives, which always gets me smiling. So, today's project was making some throwing spikes for her.
I don't have any process pictures, but there's not much to show, actually. I straighten some spring steel, forge a point at one end, and grind the surface smooth. Then heat treat. That's it.
Here's a picture of the 20 spikes I made today, fresh from the tempering oven:
And here's a closer look at the tempering colors:
Aren't those pretty? I love those oxide colors. I think I'll leave these as-is and maybe add a clear coat of lacquer on top to keep those colors a little longer.
I prefer spikes over knives for throwing for just plain fun. I may eventually make some more flat knives for throwing, but these spikes are fast to make, tough, and easy to throw. They are a little "rough and ready," but I've been throwing a set of these spikes for about 4 years and never had a problem with them. You can scroll through some of my older posts to see mine.
Spring steel or store bought rods?
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