templehound Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 It took me 2513, Ceylon ironwood, copper and a month to form this knife, suitable for every day use in the rainforest. Blade was forged from square stock Boehler TWR 1.2513 (...the good stuff from the 70's) Handle and sheath are made from a single piece of Ceylon iron wood(Mesua Ferrea) and the center of the flower is the riveted tang. Blade length is 200 mm and it measures overall 345 mm (13 1/2 inches). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS3900 Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juttle Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 That is excellent, well thought out, quality materials and workmanship, a truly great working blade. I love the very solid looking retaining lock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I love how that wood looks like leather. Nice work in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Beautiful work, really lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Creek Hunt Club Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Functional art. beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Oh my, now you really touched a nerve! This is absolutely my favorite of all your works I've seen. To attach roughness and elegance so successfully - great work, amazing! Best wishes! Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar.esq Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I can't tell if the spine has a pattern in it or if there is a reflection off something near by. I really like the colors you've combined on that. Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Another beautiful, and very usable knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Phenomenal is all that needs said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Thanks a lot for the fine comments, Gentlemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.4shot Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Lovely execution. The buttcap detail is just right. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 20 hours ago, No.4shot said: Lovely execution. The buttcap detail is just right. Thanks Mike Thank You, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 You have such exquisite attention to detail on everything, on a tool that begs to be used daily. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 20 hours ago, Stormcrow said: You have such exquisite attention to detail on everything, on a tool that begs to be used daily. Beautiful! Thank You, James! ......stay Neo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Very beautiful piece, I really like the design and how it looks in the sheath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 It is such fine work that you have created a moral dilemma. When a tool crosses the line into becoming a piece of art is it appropriate to use it as a tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 8 hours ago, T.J.watts said: Very beautiful piece, I really like the design and how it looks in the sheath. Thanks, T.J. watts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 8 hours ago, Lou L said: It is such fine work that you have created a moral dilemma. When a tool crosses the line into becoming a piece of art is it appropriate to use it as a tool? That dilemma starts with me in already, when I'm putting the finer finish on all the pieces......sometimes it feels a little bit like making sand pictures or ice sculptures.... there are(mostly) three kinds of customers. Those customers who preserve it in fine finished, unused condition in their collection. Or customers who appreciating the patina that occurs with controlled and careful use.....(or customers that do both, use some knives and some not.) The third kind of customers do not care about anything at all, whether it is art or money. They buying an expensive knife and can afford to ruin it. I am doing my best to avoid selling knives to such folks, but mostly You never know before. So at the end I have to admit that I do a fine finish for my own satisfaction, to really see and enjoy the knife.... lasting only for the moment or a period of time. Everything is impermanent. Thank You Lou L! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Hardening back to my philosophy background:. You reminded me of a great pre-Socratic philosopher named Heraclitus who believed that change was the only constant and cautioned, "A man can never step into the same river twice." So just master that moment and help that knife realize itself because the it can never be revisited. ...someone should start a philosophy of blacksmithing thread.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 ...harkening...stupid autocorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 not enough brown pop available and then we would all get banned for life + 30 years with no parole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 10 hours ago, Lou L said: ..someone should start a philosophy of blacksmithing thread.... ....I like this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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