Jose Gomez Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 This is a 352 layer 15n20/1080 rock pick that I just finished forging for a cousin of mine. He is a geologist and had asked if I could make one for him. Shortly after asking, he was diagnosed with cancer. So off he goes, in for the fight of his life, and the only thing that I can do to help is try to give him a smile the only way that I know how.... Damascus. It worked, not only did it put a smile on his face, but it left him speechless...perfect! Since that day he has made amazing progress, so it looks like he'll have plenty of time to show it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keykeeper Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Simply magnificent piece. I'm sure your cousin was very happy. After seeing the hoof knife and utility knife, and now this piece,all I can say is.... Jose Knows Damascus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That's absolutely stunning! Beautiful work. Best of luck to your cousin as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratel10mm Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Very, very nice indeed! I hope your cousin is one of the lucky ones that gets through the cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Amazing piece of work. Good luck to your cousin, cancer is such a horrible disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Budd Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That's fantastic work, I love it It's amazing what mundane objects people get asked to make in damascus sometimes. I've been asked for a pair of old fashioned secateurs (not sure if you call them that, so pruing shears?) and a friend of mine made a vegetable peeler in mascus :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 wow that is really beautiful - stunning- what a touching gift and how wonderful to be able to make and give it! good good luck and love to your cousin. that pick is really special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That ROCKS! Will keep your cousin and family in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Your work is simply elegant! Inspiring, I really must give this pattern welding thing a go! Your rock pick opens up a whole world of possibilities! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 What a way to share your power, you've given a gift of strength, beauty, and inspiration, just to name a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I like how you did the wedges to fasten the head. The scroll shape is cool and probably very functional. Prettier than just a straight wedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascalou Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 A marvel P.L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecart Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I am envious of your cousin - for the pick and for his profession. Not for the cancer. That demon took my father nearly two years ago. Here's hoping he gets many good years of use out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Speechless is how it leaves me too, exquisite comes to mind but seems inadequate. Best of luck to your cousin, may he use it in good health for many decades to come. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweany Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 What a beutiful tool! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Once you get the billet welding down (and have a harem of powerhammers like Pep does) then making pattern welded stuff becomes fun! I've made a pattern welded pizza cutter and am working on a pattern welded spangen helm. Some of my hammers have pattern welded wedges---gotta do something with the ends of a billet that get trimmed off! My favorite whimsy is Billy Merritt's (sp?) pattern welded railroad spike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 outstanding job,best of luck to your family,jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelson Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi Jose: That`s just gorgeous, congratulations! It`s so beautiful I`d never hit a rock with it. Wish you well and your uncle. Nelson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Truly a work of art. That would bring a smile to anyone's face. Your cousin is in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelson Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Jose, I meant best wishes to your cousin , not uncle, excuse me. Nelson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Gomez Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 WOW!!!! Where to start, first off, thanks to everyone for the caring and concideration shown twords my cousin, It is truly appriciated. Originaly he asked for a regular old rock pick, I decided to make it out of damascus after he fell ill thinking it might give him a little something to smile about, and it worked... But the best part of the story is that with state of the art medical treatment at the Mayo clinic in Houston, family support, and the fact that he is tougher than a two dollar steak, it appears that he is winning the fight. It's that strenght of spirit that I hoped would prevail, and it is.. thanks for all of the kind words, I'm glad you all like the pick, and here are a few more shots of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Sounds great Jose!! I will keep him in my thoughts! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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