TheoRockNazz Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 A commission from a husband and wife - his and her self defense weapons. Designs were specified by the customer, though I had a degree of artistic liberty. CruForge core/cutting edge, 15n20 shims, wrought iron and 15n20 shell. The outside shell is roughly 76 layers; only the fighting knife was twisted... although after being wrapped around a core the pattern was not too distinguishable. Terrible pictures... yet again. This time I am really intent on shooting them well. What are the best/most distinguishable patterns for the outside shell of san mai like this? I may try eye n pool or ladder next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Pretty nifty. Don't mess with that couple. :huh: With pics, it's all about the light. My best are done outside. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DistinctKnocks Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Beautiful work, Theo! I love that little spike! The guard and handle on the fighter looks very functional as well as beautiful. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Nice looking patterns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks guys! Darren, I was inspired by your low layer twists, especially when you staggered the layer thicknesses. Customer is getting some matching sheaths by John at Alamo Custom Leather, my go to sheathmaker/leatherworker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Nice blades, I'm particularly fond of low layer counts with good contrast. I'm thinking the customer's going to love them. Take the pics outside on a cloudy or overcast day. If you have to take them indoors turn off the flash and use indirect light, a good multi-spectrum, high white florescent works pretty well. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRoberts Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 awesome work. what heat source do you use for welding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Thank you. Propane two burner venturi that I use at Marsha Trattner's forge in Brooklyn. I have my own single burner that may cut it... but she has a powerhammer *drool* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Some more amazing work by John at Alamo Custom Leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rberry1911 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Nice work and the leather work is killer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tim215 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Very nice, but what do they plan to defend against? Those will do some serious damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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