TheoRockNazz Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hard to follow on the heel of Darren's W2 and maple... but here's a recent fun forging of mine. This was forged from a 1/2" x 3/4" bar - because that's all they had - so I went to town cutting and curling. Heat treated with APG 36, quick dip in water then to oil. Mahogany to keep it simple. What's the cleanest way to peel off layers for these kinds of integrals? I have access to a small jig saw with metal blade but I imagine that would take eons. Comments and critique welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 just my two cents as a blacksmith and bladesmith...it's a little too blacksmithy for my taste. there seems to be a lot of space between the ricasso and the handle and that may limit its usefulness. someone brought that up about one of my blades and I think it was a good observation. Also, I think scrolls can be more effective when used sparingly in a small space. technically, the blending of the blade to the handle looks great. you're way ahead of me as I've never had much success doing that. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Naz: With all the scrolls shouldn't ONE be a bottle opener? I think John has it right saying it's blacksmitherly. I like it but not quite sure why. If that makes any sense. I fall back on not being a bladesmith guy as a defense for such a vague statement. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Haha, thank you two for your honesty. Yes, it's much more on the artsy side than my typical work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hamon is nice and active....what is it that you mean by peeling off layers?....I made one similar Theo and found the handle to blade to lengthy....Hard to get any leverage when the blade is that far away from the grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I meant peeling off the layers for the spirals. And yes, the blade is too far out there for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 It looks like something from Tim Burton (Nightmare Before Christmas) :D You've done some nice craftsmanship on it. Especially, as John said, the blending of the handle to metal. But you said yourself; Its really out there! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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