Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Here it is my first basket weave pattern! I'm stoked about it but im a little bias So let me know what you guys think. I'll be posting more pics of the knife when its finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raturay Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 You should be stoked - that's fantastic. When I started blacksmithing as a hobby I wasn't attracted to blade work. However the more incredible work I see on this sight from you guys the more encouraged I am to have a go at it. I would love to see a brief commentary of how you did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 That is some kind of wonderful work. You should be proud of that. I look forward to seeing the kninfe. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin (the professor) Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 so - let me get this right, you did not make that by using a can or a press? That is really neat! I am biased against the poweder/can type of damascus. Don't really know why, I just am. But - what you made is really cool. I mistakenly thought that you pretty much had to use a can to do that. Live and learn. Very good work. Please show us the final blade, too. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul42` Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 All I can say is WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 ya!! i want the how to on this one!! that is fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 thanks everyone I had an awesome time making this one! Kevin- i wish i had a press! it would really allow me to do some next level patterns. No can either i havent used one yet, but im sure i will since im still very new to this( this is my 4th billet) and am very willing to try new techniques. you guys would proly laugh if you saw how i made some of those welds without one though. raturay: dad and i saw a few guys basket weave pattern that were incredible(made with a press of course) but we looked at each other and both were thinking the same thing, LETS GO FOR IT!!! Bruce Bump gives a great example on knifedogs Also i heard that this is considered mosaic damascus, what do you guys know about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonjic Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Looks good! I dont think I would have the patience to so that pattern without a power hammer! I would say its a mosaic pattern, it fits the criteria of being made up from lots of bars stuck together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks John, it took some time but i think it was worth it. tang welded on and working on it right now i'll put some pics of of the final shape before we put the handle on it. Thats what i though about the mosaic, but i didnt want to call it that without really knowing if it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Heres the blade ready to be heat treated! 9 1/2 inch tactical shape, i think is awesome lmk what you think about the balde shape I'll put up the pics of the finished knife as soon as its done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 That is fantastic! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSmithBear Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Can you give a step by step walkthru on how you did it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 That is sweet! What are you going to use for the handle material? Look forward to seeing it finished! Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 BSB: If you want check out bruce bumps tutorial on knifedogs, i watched it and then with a little luck and a prayer came up with this blade!!! Mitch: Its still up in the air what the handle is gonna be, still waiting for the perfect piece of burl to talk to me!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I had to do it the same way for the L-6/1085 inner cores for the hammer billets I made for rthibeau, a real pain but satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Ifin I was hilting that I might go with a very rich but plain handle so as to not take away from the beauty of that blade. Perhaps bloodwood or ebony or ivory micarta. Yeah expensive but it deserves it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBrann Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 For a handle.. I might look at Zebra wood, just to keep the linear pattern going.. just a thought.. Really impressive! please post pics of the finished piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 We're thinking ivory marcarta w/black white black liner, and possible some scrimshaw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Very nice blade, can't wait to see it finished. has it got a sharpened false edge or was that just from the light in the photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 yeah Karl it has a false edge, pics should be up of the finished knife next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Here she is, The long awaited unveiling of the Mosaic damascus completed knife.. Dad calls it.. "TactiCOOL!!!" The specs.. OAL 9 1/4 inches with a 4 1/2 inch blade! The handle is Ivory Mircarta with Ebony cross inlay!!!! And mosaics... Feel free to comment or critique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 It turned out to be a very nice knife. good job mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec.S Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 beautiful knife..... be proud of that !!!!!! alec :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Here she is!!! check her out on our website!!! http://www.hhhcustomknives.com/001-hhh-mosaic-damascus-tacticool-fighter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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