TheoRockNazz
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Dawww, thank you guys :3 Heap man, you've been making crazy progress yourself these days, you're making me work for it -
I've got to stop letting myself get talked into doing "fancy" projects on a budget and too short a timeframe. I end up not being able to spend the time on the knives that they deserve, and the result is a well made knife with some aesthetic issues that wouldn't be there if I hadn't been able to convince the customer to pay closer to the projects actual value. Now I'm at the point where I have to move on and hand it off to leatherworker for the sheath - the deadline has already past. Or maybe I'm just making excuses.
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After a brief respite to get engaged, I am back at the forge and here with another video https://youtu.be/80Ebf3fC0dg
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Nice n handy. That walnut looks like it has some nice depth to it. Got a pic from the other side? Do I spy a liner? Did you grind those teeth some down before forging?
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This is a great blade, you better be darn proud. That inclusion is fine; adds character to a spot no one will see. I can't wait to see what you forge next.
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I really like it, the low layer damascus is a nice touch. I agree the tapering towards the tip is a bit contradictory to the handle size, but it doesn't bother me. My only other critique would be you should have made the choil bow inwards instead of out so that it flows into the handle smoother. Great stuff, keep forging!
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Can you reupload the picture? It's coming in as blank on my PC
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That looks great! It's difficult to weld stainless, so kudos for not having any issues with that delaminating.
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WOW! What a great gift, a work of art that can be handed down to the child when they come of age
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Those are some great firsts! Keep makin em!
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Thank you buddy
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chain damascus socket chisel
TheoRockNazz replied to bobasaurus's topic in Chisels, Gouges, Scissors, etc
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These are some fantastic first knives, you should be proud! Now it's time to get your hands on some good steel and get forgin on something you can heat treat. I look forward to your future knives
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That stuff is fantastic, I started using it a year ago and now swear by it. Yeah, something like a kitchen knife that's going to get washed frequently would benefit from a handle material that will not be effected by water.
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https://youtu.be/uOV2vAT1Px4
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Fantastic blade! Sheath matches perfectly
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Those are some great early knives, and I love the father-son aspect. The first knife will be great. Take your time and finish it off right; you guys will be using it for years to come. Blade number 2 was great practice, but you need to move on. Cracks before heat treat guarantee failure. If you continue on and it breaks during HT you are lucky - the worst thing that could happen in this scenario is that it does not break during HT, and the knife is put to use. A knife breaking during use can cost a finger or an eye or worse, and is a ticking timebomb, especially if it's accessible to someone unaware of it's cracks. Keep forging (honestly, how can you not?) and making knifes Forge thick and grind thin.
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I think the nerf guns idea is a great one!
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Lookin good! Where's the clip? All I see is a drop point
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I traded another blacksmith a knife for a buttload of cartwheel iron some time ago. He assured me is was quite old, and I'm inclined to believe him seeing how much character it has (plus my general lack of knowledge on the subject haha)
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Do it!
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Thank you Steve. I'm 26 this month, still quite young haha I play a lot of video games, I find it a wonderful resource for inspiration. There is a lot of great artwork and design that goes into each game produced, and I find myself drawing on many genres.
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Thank you buddy
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And another https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHwpEWB-a1Y
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This piece has a lot of firsts for me. I tried casting the pommel directly on to the base of the tang, and it worked wonderfully. The 3D printed medallions are an adaptation of the handle wrapped design I made a while ago. Nicholson file edge/core material with ancient wrought iron shell and pure nickle shims. Cyprian olive wood, synthetic counter material, and copper pin. I had never used the counter material before, and it ended up complimenting the other materials really well... although they are misaligned. The Nicholson file had a lot of great texture that showed up after acid etching. Plunge lines are a little fudged up. Here's a little video about the piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHwpEWB-a1Y&feature=youtu.be Comments and critique always appreciated.
