gearhartironwerks Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Hello to All, Just some pics of new blades made from pieces leftover from larger billets, except for the hunter (oal 9.5", blade 4 5/8"). I'm trying to be better at documenting the work. Comments and suggestions always welcome. Thanks for looking. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Nice work on the cuties and the Hunter is Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZtrapper Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I really like the hunter (Not that the other ones aren't good too). Is that dyed maple burl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 That hunter is amazing. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Those are beautiful pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 they are beautiful! they all look inspiring to me - works of cutting art :) nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arqueroalpha Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Oh man! That hunter is spectaculer, I like it very much nice works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Stunning, top job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 exceptional Job I look forward to seeing more from you . Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Carnecchia Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Very nice John. I especially like the hunter, what is the handle on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 Thanks all for the comments. Much appreciated! The handle on the hunter is dyed and stabilized box elder w/buffalo horn. It's the first time I've used buffalo horn, and it's a little too soft for my liking. I would have used ebony otherwise. The client liked the piece and was happy to write a check today. :) Made me happy too! I recently purchased some studio lights to document the blades and will try to post pics as time is available. I'm playing catch-up on pics. Thanks again for looking. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Showing off again John, Well you should those are awsome! Good stuff those! I think you should reward yourself with a nice 21 year old! (for those not in the know I'm refering to single malt) ;) Thanks for sharing. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 John, I Really like your style. Those cuties look really tight. very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Nice work John the feather pattern knife looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 The feather pattern is a toughie for me. While I rarely have a problem forge welding a billet, for some reason, the feather doesn't always seem to stick, or has an inclusion. I cuss, swear, drink a single malt scotch or two, then start over...the next day or when time permits. Mostly, I work with the power hammer but try to 'set' the weld on the anvil with a hammer prior to going to the power hammer. I don't know how the pros do it as I've never taken any blade smithing classes, but am thinking that maybe it's about time to do so. Being somewhat hard headed, (ask my wife :) ) almost everything I know about blacksmithing/blade smithing is from the school of hard knocks, and what I read on the web and going to hammerins. Ok, for the more knowledgeable bladesmiths, can you please offer some tips on the feather pattern welding? (That before I drain a Scottish distillery) Thanks in advance, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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