Matthew Paul Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I had forged some pattern welded stuff before, but never finished the knives as I was always short on steel for what I wanted to do. Well, just before the Hurricane, I had forged a billet of random pattern, 55 layer, 1095 and 15 N 20. It was forged by hand with the help of another person operating a sledge hammer acting as a striker. I forged this billet into a knife that is based off of my "Drifter" model. I'll list some specs below.Pattern Welded "Drifter"Blade Steel: 1095 & 15 N 20, 55 Layers Thickness: 5/32" Height: 1 3/16" Length: 4" Grind: Convex Rounded SpineHandle Material: Purpleheart Hardware: Brass Widest Point: 15/16" Narrowest Point: 3/4" Tallest Point: 1 1/8" Shortest Point: 15/16" Length: 4" Largest (comfortable) Hand Size: 4 3/4" across palm, measure 1" below knuckles It was a blast to make. I think that the next one I will fold a few more times. Thanks, Matt P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rileyhw Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 this is fantastic man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice job. Looks like a very deep etch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman50 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Top notch! You should be proud. ___________________________________________ www.sawblade.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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