J Anderson R Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Heres a blade I forged out of my cable damascus, then stretched the tang way out and made an integral guard. I got the idea for the integral guard and handle from J. Arthur Loose's "Serphent In the Steel" knives. This is fresh from the forge, Il finish it up this week. Comments appreciated Edited January 19, 2009 by J Anderson R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegodlesky Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 That's pretty slick, Josh. Thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I like how the hilt wraps around the blade like that. Very nice looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalMuncher Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Nice dude! I like the guard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackKnives Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Very smooth radius all the way around. Quite nice indeed. I will be sure to follow its progress. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Very cool! I like it. Please post more pics as you finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Veeeeeeerrryyy inteerresting. I like it . For some reason it makes me think of a pirates knife, I want to see the pattern. I'll stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 That makes me want to try one like that, good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Looks great, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Anderson R Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks guys, I had to clip about an inch off the tip when grinding revealed a nasty flaw, but I still like the way it turned out. Blade is convex ground all the way to the edge and razor sharp, and the hamon from edge quenching was a nice bonus. The handle/ guard detail didnt show up on the picture very well but it has a real fine pattern from all the wires getting stretched out so far. Hope you enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 that is cool, how hard is it to forge weld cable? I was given some crane cable that i wanted to try to make a knife out of. and looking at your knife i want to try to make something similar if you don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Anderson R Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 that is cool, how hard is it to forge weld cable? I was given some crane cable that i wanted to try to make a knife out of. and looking at your knife i want to try to make something similar if you don't mind. This blade was made of 1 1/4" crane cable. Forge welding cable is easy once you've done it a couple times. Just remember to go slow and keep the heat even, and remember to keep it twisted tight. Use anhydrous borax if possible and remember that high carbon steel welds at a high orange ( around 2300 degrees ). I use a propane forge so I can reguate the heat better, its very easy to burn cable in a coal fire. There are many good tutorials online if you check around. Good luck, hope it works out for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDobbs Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm gonna steal that idea! Well done, Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamj Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 i like that looks very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompdw Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What did you use for flux? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Anderson R Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 What did you use for flux? Ive always used anhydrous borax, I get the best results with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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