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Discussion in 'Buy / Sell / Trade - Other' started by Mark77, Jan 2, 2021.

  1. May 26, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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  2. May 26, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    Hand forged Damascus kitchen knife. Just finished today. Its available. Hand sanded finish. Elm burl scales. Sharp A F.

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  4. May 29, 2022 at 9:29 AM
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    Just sharpened this blade, and you could shave with it.

    Twist damascus edc (every day carry).

    I decided to use some mammoth tooth that i have had for like 5 or 6 years. Dug deep in the box of "special handle materials." Looks amazing in person.

    I made this for myself, but if i was offered the right amount, i might be talked into parting with it.


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  5. May 29, 2022 at 10:14 AM
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    All steel made by myself, by hand. Meteorite damascus, random damascus, and twist. Elm burl scales and mammoth tooth scales.

    Finished these this weekend.

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    You do some amazing work. I don’t think I have seen anything you have made that I didn’t say wow to. Definitely an artist!!
     
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    Thank you very much. I honestly do actually appreciate those comments.
     
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    Well I’m a hunter and enjoy a quality tool and you stuff looks top notch. Perhaps if funds get freed up soon I will purchase some knives from you. I understand the skill it takes to make a useable blade that isn’t just for show. You have put in the work to learn the science behind the art. I think my brother follows you on insta and I just made the connection. He has sent me a bunch of pics of you work.
     
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    Dam! You do some amazing work, I love this one. I've really been wanting to pull the trigger on some of your work, so tempting...
     
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  10. May 31, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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    80 crv2 / copper cu mai "mini" Egyptian Khopesh.

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    1095, copper and pure nickle. This is one badass chefs knife. Im debating on the handle material, but im digging the black and contrast with the nickle and copper, so moat likely some ancient bog oak will finish this off. This WILL be available for sale when finished. DM for details.

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    I’m just amazed by your work. I have a question if you will bare with me since I really know little about making knives. Is that Damascus and is the copper a folded layer or something? I think that is one of the best looking blades I have ever seen. I just don’t understand how the copper is in there.
     
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    Thanks!!

    The copper and nickle is layered bwtween a 1095 core and 1095 jackets on the vwry outside. If you watch ypur temps, you can fise them all together and forge the billit out. Its not folded. Its .ore about knowing melting temps and watching it like a hawk. Honestly, it would be easier to just have to come watch me do it in the forge than explain it.

    Thanks for the compliment, those go a long way!
     
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    Yeah that kinda shows my ignorance. I realize it’s forge welding but I really didn’t know the terms. It is amazing that you have the skill to control the temperature enough that the layers will weld together without becoming a mess of a puddle. You definitely have skills! If I could get a chance to watch and spend some time around a master at this craft I’m afraid I would take on a new hobby.
     
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