templehound Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 ....most of the time never entertain us with that much diversity.They are all about quality and endurance. Also this locking liner sports Ceylon iron wood for the handle slabs,, 6Al4V on the liners and and high carbon spring steel for the clip and the mechanical parts. Except the blade this time is different. I made it from a semi industrial made Damascus steel forged by my old friend and colleague Achim Wirtz http://www.lohmann-stahl.de/kontakt/ O1, 1.5634(75Ni8) and 1.2442(115W8) sharing the approximately 180 layers. Etched in instant coffee and gun blued on the rear. I am not the guy who prefers Damascus on a working blade but this stuff performs like a super tough mono steel with excellent wear resistance.....and that is rare to push the big compromise on performance that close toghether. The only thing I can't take the steel into my production offer is it's(fully justified) high price.....but once in a while there is the opportunity and the pleasure. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Wow! and again wow! That is a beauty! So clean and well proportioned. And yeah, the blade is gorgeous! I'm really glad you share your work with us! Bests and thank you: Gergely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Excellent. Great work. Thank you. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1776 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Beautiful knife. I love the wood handles on a folder. In our modern time to many folders are made with G10, and you can never find anything made with wood like this beauty. Wow, wonderful. How does the iron wood wear? And how easy is it to work with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Beautiful knife and I'd like to compliment you on your photography, the background is perfect. The bright green is a perfect contrast to the blade and especially the handle and it's just busy enough without being distracting. The lighting is again well done, just enough angle not to glare but still allows highlights. Yeah, I know more about photography than bladesmithing so I talk about what I know. All in all, outstanding work, thanks for the look see. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks for the fine comments, Guys! 1776 : Ceylon ironwood is not that hard like Desert ironwood. It needs sharp belts, but do not wear them down so fast as Desert ironwood does.the dust is slightly toxic and this heavy wood makes fine dust that goes in absolutely everywhere in the work shop.It just works like Ebony or the like. Except sawing needs a fresh, sharp band on the saw. In use, the wood performs very well.It stays pretty true, very good for folders. Frosty: For me as a bloody beginner, it is very dependent on the "everyday's light" and good piece of luck Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will W. Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Great work. I would be honored to carry something like that in my pocket. I also like how your touchmark is slightly hidden, like a little Easter egg! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yes, very nice work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I love your knives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will52100 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Nice and clean, love the lines and I bet it's very comfortable to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Nice lines. Great steel. The relatively small blades of folders requires damascus patterns that are, well, smaller. This is a great example of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I desire this. The Damascus isn't even necessary. I sincerely believe that I must own one of your folders. This puts my Benchmade to shame...and I love my Benchmade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Will W, jlpservicesinc, T-1ToolSteel, will52100, Jspool, LouL,....... Thanks for the nice comments, Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zrognak Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Not personally a fan of these types of handles, but it works well I dig it this time, the craftsmanship is really good, these should sell like butter. Could easy see myself buying one of these in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Very nice folder, sir! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zrognak Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Just realize this is a 1 year old thread, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Nah, threads need occasional reviving, you never know who has something useful to add but hadn't seen the thread. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 The archive is full of useful information and great ideas. The next post brings it back to the surface for a new batch of comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I prefer that such thread necromancy actually adds new info or raises questions not already covered; as "me too" posts I see as a waste of bandwidth. But De GustavusAdolphus non est diddly-sputum as they used to say back in the hills of Arkansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Zrognak, Windancer....Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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