Jspool Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Here is a Stag handled bowie I just finished up. Ladder damascus is 1084/15n20 at RC62. Guard and pommel are 200 yr old heat blued wrought iron. I learned a lot of recovery techniques on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 wow I love it. may I see a better pic of the pommel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I really like the guard, I like it's heft and flow. May we see the other side please? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Here you go. Sorry its not as good a shot as the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 Heres a better shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedCustoms Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Masterfully executed. Functional art is the highest form of art. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy317 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Thank you. Beautiful work. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Thanks guys I appreciate the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Quade Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I really like the blade but i absolutely love the guard you have done. Awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7A749 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Absolutely fantastic !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEAP of JEEP Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Beautiful work. Can only hope to achieve the same level some day. I'm awed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 All dressed up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Fantastic blade! Sheath matches perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Beautiful work! If I may ask, what method do you use for your ladder Damascus? And what is the width of the "hills and valleys" or grooves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 53 minutes ago, John in Oly, WA said: Beautiful work! If I may ask, what method do you use for your ladder Damascus? And what is the width of the "hills and valleys" or grooves? 28 layers of 1084 and 15n20. Welded and drawn out. cut into 4. Those are welded, drawn and cut into 4, and then one more time for the process. My ladder dies are made from 5/16 round stock with top and bottom offset. Once the grooves are set, I ground the billet flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy317 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Wow! That is quite a knife and sheath. Great job. Thanks for posting the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 And now a stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will52100 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Awesome! Love the handle/guard flow into the blade, and a very nice ladder pattern as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Very nice work! Thanks for the details on the billet and ladder dies. I'm just learning and a lot of questions come to mind. And you do your own leather work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 I do my own leather work so don't look too close. I really quite a beginner at it and my cutting, stamping, and sewing skills leave a lot to be desired. When I want a real sheath I go to Paul Long. He's quite s master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 The sheath looks pretty darn good to me. Oh boy! Add one more big thing to learn in this endeavor I've started myself on. But hey! There has to be some more cool tools to acquire or make in the process, huh?! Let's see: arc welding, hydraulics, die making and forge press operation, refractory and forge building, gas burners, metallurgy, heat treating, tempering, annealing, hammering and metal shaping techniques, forge welding, and leatherworking. Check. I must be missing something or 12 in this list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck carp's-tongue Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Wow! That is one of the most beautiful blades I have seen on this site. I wonder, what wood is the handle made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 On July 15, 2016 at 10:02 AM, John in Oly, WA said: The sheath looks pretty darn good to me. Oh boy! Add one more big thing to learn in this endeavor I've started myself on. But hey! There has to be some more cool tools to acquire or make in the process, huh?! Let's see: arc welding, hydraulics, die making and forge press operation, refractory and forge building, gas burners, metallurgy, heat treating, tempering, annealing, hammering and metal shaping techniques, forge welding, and leatherworking. Check. I must be missing something or 12 in this list. engraving scrollwork, woodworking, machining 59 minutes ago, Redneck carp's-tongue said: Wow! That is one of the most beautiful blades I have seen on this site. I wonder, what wood is the handle made of? The handle isn't wood. It is Sambar stag from India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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