Removing the clamps. Note the long rake head in the background.
Bending the prongs
Ready for heating to set the shape
Concentration.
Shaping the ends of the prongs
Fork in production
Applying the binding
Using a clamp to get the spread right
Shaping with a drawknife
Forming the handle angle
Splaying the prongs on a fork
Checking the width
The handle and prong clamps showing the angle formed
Bending a prong
Shaping a handle
Shaping with the axe
Bending the handle to the right angle
Shaping the prongs with a drawknife.
Fitting the wedges that keep the split prongs in place.
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