Made a knife.
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Made a knife.
Sticking my head out, I realize I haven't posted anything in a while. Here is a knife I made for my grandson for christmas. It is damascus with a mixture of coil spring, file and some softer 1018. The scales are walnut and the rivets are brass. Right side has a raised polished etch of my nickname for him all his life, Tater. The left side has his name, Nate, in the layered damascus. This is actually in the metal. A technique I taught myself. I thought you all would enjoy this. Happy Holidays.
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Very cool!
I like the turkey tracks.
jb
I like the turkey tracks.
jb
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Nice work.
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Wow! great job. .
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That's a knife that I hope your Tater treasures every day of his life. His grandpa sure knows his way around the forge and the anvil.
Curious if you use a power hammer to forge weld the layers.
Curious if you use a power hammer to forge weld the layers.
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WOW Some people have all the talent!!
That is some awesome work
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That is some awesome work
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Yet another "Wow, that is great!"
I like the personal touch -- and Tater will love it!
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I like the personal touch -- and Tater will love it!
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Re: Made a knife.
Awesome work. I'm super jealous. Been wanting to do that forever. How about a Leverguns edition for us?
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Cool Christmas presents don't come any cooler than that especially ones to grandsons...
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Re: Made a knife.
All welding is done by hand. I have a tire hammer that I use for large drawing steps but for accuracy I go to the hand hammer.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:20 pm That's a knife that I hope your Tater treasures every day of his life. His grandpa sure knows his way around the forge and the anvil.
Curious if you use a power hammer to forge weld the layers.
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I'm not understanding wat you want. Do you mean a knife with Leverguns on it? The raised lettering side could have any name or word but the name in the damascus would be very difficult to pull off. Doable but the fewer letters the better and space is limited.Oldncrusty wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:07 pm Awesome work. I'm super jealous. Been wanting to do that forever. How about a Leverguns edition for us?
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Very nice knife Brad, your a great blacksmith i still have the tomahawk you made me, a very skillful person indeed in your trade.
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Re: Made a knife.
Very,very nice!
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After I quit shoeing horses, my old instructor talked me into selling my anvil and forge (coal) to a younger feller just starting out. I've since replaced the anvil as when I had horses I only cold shod them. But, I've often thought of getting a propane forge to do small projects like this.
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Actually, I applied for the show 4 years ago. They sent me the next level application. I filled it out and returned it but never heard back from them again. I watch the show now at 62 and think maybe I hope they don't call. That's a lot of work and sweat.
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Only if the power hammer is still involved. I wonder what type of support is needed for one... Somehow, I don't think my 4" garage floor is quite enough.Gobblerforge wrote: ↑Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:14 amActually, I applied for the show 4 years ago. They sent me the next level application. I filled it out and returned it but never heard back from them again. I watch the show now at 62 and think maybe I hope they don't call. That's a lot of work and sweat.
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AND... I'm over it!!
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