dancho Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 My latest vison of Carpathian knives for everyday life. The blades are pure forged without grinding from 1 percent carbon steel . Then filed and hand polished on a water stone. Then zone hardened in wax and oil while being already sharpened. Length is about 10 cm. Geometry -- ancient three dimensional wedge. The handles are wallnut. The bounds and rivets are of copper. Carvings are made by my wife Yalina and depict authentic ancient Carpathian patterns. The sheaths made of wax impregnated leather and repeat the same carved patterns as on handles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Those are very handsome blades. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tim215 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Of all the places in the world I have wanted to visit the Carpathian Mountains is top on my list when the lotto comes my way. Love the authenticity of those knives. These days everything must be bling and I am so sick of shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancho Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Of all the places in the world I have wanted to visit the Carpathian Mountains is top on my list when the lotto comes my way. Love the authenticity of those knives. These days everything must be bling and I am so sick of shiny. Can say the same about South Africa. Come visit me whenever have chance ! Thanks! The shiny goes away quckly when you start using it turning into pitiful. The real beauty is revelaled by life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Nice work! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm right there with ya when it comes to that rustic, hand forged look. If it's differentially hardened, why not do a acid bath to show the line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 A very lovely and useful set. Nice name too. (Though I assume you do drink wine...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancho Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm right there with ya when it comes to that rustic, hand forged look. If it's differentially hardened, why not do a acid bath to show the line? Why bother? Cut some anions or aples and the line reveals itsself. Sharpen it and it will dissapear (you sharpen the whole plane of the blade with this geometry). It is not fancy damascus. They are meant for life (Though I assume you do drink wine...) Oh yes I do! Live in a wine making country after all. Thanks Thomas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 They are meant for life Amen brother, nothing is better than knowing a knife you made is being put to use, and doing its job well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancho Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Why bother? Cut some anions or aples and the line reveals itsself. Sharpen it and it will dissapear (you sharpen the whole plane of the blade with this geometry). It is not fancy damascus. They are meant for life Some pictures to illustrate what I said above. First is taken in the morning after cutting vegetables for the evenening meal. The temper line is seen well. Second one after sharpening the knife on two water stones set for 5 min or so. A regular procedure. And another demonstration why damascus is meaningless on ancient real forged knife blades with three wedge geometry. At least on the cutting edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMatt Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Really nice set of knives - the carvings on the handle and sheath are a great finishing touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancho Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Some new Carpathian knives made in February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 The knives and the sheath are very attractive! They look antique already! I LIKE them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Guy on the Internet Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Very nice! I really like your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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