TheoRockNazz Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Recently my good photographer friend took some nice pictures in exchange for forgings. Recently my focus has been on types of differential hardening, and I think she's done a great job catching it at just the right angle - though of course acid etching helps, haha. First up is the dagger I needed help with back here http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/30278-need-help-with-handle-design/ and boy did that coffin handle work out. Thanks again to James G. A low layer tool steel damascus kitchen knife for my father with zebrawood, brass pin, antler and copper guard. This was one of my first damascus pieces. 440C chopper with purpleheart, brass and mosaic pin for my photographer friend. Blacksmith's handle utility - 5160 edge quenched, acid etched due to spring steel's unclear grain boundary formation. Then there's a couple hooks I made for practice at some traditional shapes. The goal was no post work, straight from fire to wall. As always, I embrace all comments/critique. Pictures by Heather Quercio Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Theo - a block/wire brushing on the hooks is acceptable post work before the wall and a coat of wax - they will look much better. Keep on hammering!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I've heard of using wax, what brand/type works well and is affordable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I use Johnson's Paste Wax, the same stuff you use on hardwood floors. cheap and lasts a long time. Apply while your piece is still hot==450-500. Will give a nice dark finish. There are others of course but this is easy and fast. Also, when you make your hooks, turn the "eye" of the hook to the outside. This will allow what ever you place on the hook to be easily removed without hanging up. One more thing....forge to finish does include cleaning with a wire brush and waxing...IMO. Nice work and great photography too. "a picture is only as good as the subject" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I like all of them. IMHO, I would dress up the handle on the dagger more. Maybe a turned bolster on the end. It's just such an elegant blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 A professional photographer you say? Is he a portraitist, landscapist, action shooter, etc.? The shadows are pretty heavy to show your work well and the background leaves much to be desired. The first couple pics you can't see any detail in the blade due to the glare. I like your work and I'm not sniping at the pics, they could just be more flattering to your work. Shooting small pieces for detail is a specialty though not as much so as shooting jewelry. Still, blades deserve and demand good photos. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks Frosty, I'll pass your notes on to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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