TheoRockNazz Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Wow Man that looks awesome . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Very cool!! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momatt Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Now that was a great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'd like to try some of that action...Cool Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingblade Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Very cool ! inspiring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanshin Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 In general I see meteoric blades made by flattening the material and then welding it to a core. That's beavuse meteoric metals have usually very specific patterns itself that is good to show. And because forging into flat shape eliminates a lot of inclusions. I think you made a really good job on both projects. Do you mind me asking what steels did you use for the stainless san mai and if you use some kind of flux? I can't open the link you posted... Thanks Francesco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thank you Francesco. I used 416 and CruForge (1080 with added vanadium) core. No flux, I weld around the whole billot, leaving the last side open, wait for it to cool to room temp, then squirt some WD40 or liquid wrench in the gap, and close the weld behind it. The idea is all the oxygen burns up with the oil as it heats, the "box" keeping anything out as you weld and draw. I failed many times before getting this blade and one other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanshin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Yah, some people put cigarette filters or cardboard inside to burn the oxigen. So, you welded an austenitic inox with a carbon steel... Well, next step could be a damascus inox... You need only to find the right steels to get a good contrast and a good hardening!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks Francesco, I'm going to try that next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanshin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Please, post your attempt, I believe I am not the only curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I like your work Theo. You are always pushing beyond your own comfort zone. Which is allowing you to hit new personal bests! Thanks for sharing! :) Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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