January 3, 201412 yr 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.
January 4, 201412 yr Pretty nifty. Don't mess with that couple. :huh: With pics, it's all about the light. My best are done outside. B)
January 5, 201412 yr Beautiful work, Theo! I love that little spike! The guard and handle on the fighter looks very functional as well as beautiful. Great work!
January 6, 201412 yr Author 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.
January 7, 201412 yr 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.
January 13, 201412 yr Author 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*
February 26, 201412 yr Very nice, but what do they plan to defend against? Those will do some serious damage.
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