gearhartironwerks Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 This is the last one to get a handle. Now it's time to start on some new pieces. Thanks for looking. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That blade looks fast.........LOL Beautiful work. The pattern commands attention till I look at the handle......then........... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 That handle actually has a lot of color/movement that unfortunately does not show well in the photo. It's something I have to remember when making/photographing blades. I guess it's the 'bling' factor. I've always felt that a really nice handle can sell a blade, whether justified or not. Fortunately for me, that knife is sold/partial trade to a local artist woodworker for future wood for handles. His wife owns an art gallery and he gave it to her for a Valentines present. And...ain't nobody happy if momma ain't happy. Thanks for the feedback. Always appreciated. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Very nice - Darren said it best, looks fast. Is the handle stabilized wood, or a man-made material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 John, now you are just bragging...............And justifiably so :D . That knife is just the dogs .... I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Theo, The handle is dyed and stabilized maple burl. I'm finding stabilized maple to be soft, so will stop using it when I run out. My favorites are desert ironwood (thanks to Mike H.) and cocobolo. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinculo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Beautiful pattern! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zengineer Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Wow, I really like this one. Lots of character and unique. Awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 John a fella would be blessed to spend some time learning from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks for the comments. They're much appreciated as it's how I learn. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 That is a gorgeous blade!! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 For a fellow who said, "I'm a blacksmith, I don't make knives", you sure have changed. That is the same way I got started making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 This from the friend who asked Me to make him a grinder a while back. Now he makes and markets his own grinders and controllers. Hey, wait a minute, shouldn't I get some sort of royalty or something? :) How about a discount on my next controller? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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