Sam Salvati Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Here is a knife I finished up today! On a roll:thumbup:! Steel: W1 from Aldo (thanks again Aldo!) quenched in BRINE (woo scary:eek:) Handle: Amboyna burl scales (thanks again Mike!), 3 brass pins Length: 10 11/16ths overall Blade: 7 1/16th Handle: 3 5/8ths Taper: a hair over 1/4 thick at the butt, down to 1/8th at the tip POB: right in front of the handle Fit and finish: Satin finish on the blade, handle sanded to 400 grit then scotch brited then boiled linseed oiled, a few scratches here and there, SHARP. Overall impression: A bit miffed the handle is short, not unusable short you can still get a full grip on it no problem, but would have been nice to have atleast another 1/2 inch. Other than that VERY happy with how it turned out, did I mention SHARP??!? I had posted this one awhile back, it was coming along great and I said how nice it would look with Amboyna for the scales, but lamented at not having any . Mike Davis shot me an email saying he happened to have a gorgeous set of bookmatched amboyna scales and if I would like them to put on the knife(thanks AGAIN Mike)! The steel I got from Aldo last year at Ashokan, he said "here, see what you can do with this" (thanks AGAIN Aldo). Comments and critique welcome! IS THIS THE END OF THE NON-FINISHER!?!?! TUNE IN NEXT TIME FOR THE EXCITING CONCLUSION!!!!!!!!! Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 More pictures. Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlai Stein Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Wow! You keep finishing knives like that and you could start a trend. Lookin good Sam. Adlai Klatu Baratta Necktie! Macabee Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichels Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hey Sam,that has some really nice lines.I like your "short" handle,it accentuates the blade shape and gives it a very clean look.I bet she's a real cutter! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 SAM YOUR ON FIRE!!!!! Crap that means I have to get MY but in gear Looking good! Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D. Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Wow! Sam that is awesome! for real, this one really suprised me! nice clean fit n finish. Perfect polish and choice of wood. The blade shape to is awesome and pretty unique! the little notch just adds to the coolness. I love it! top notch piece man. I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend" J.R.R. Tolkien www.CedarloreForge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Hashimoto Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 That's really nice Sam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Alpermann Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Really cool lines on that one, Sam! Clean finish, beautiful handle - I like it. Regards, Christoph I love the smell of freshly molten Borax in the morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Richard Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Sam, Nice to see you getting a few pieces finished! I see this knife working as a utility but without a guard not something I would want to use in a fight. Raymond Richard www.hawknknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba-san Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Looks pretty dam good, Sam. I am used to seeing a big hamon on alot of your blades . This one is different good lines and nice fat blade . I like it . ................. Bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Thomas Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Nice lines Sam and a nice shape to the handle. I wouldn't worry much about the short handle especially since the actually edge doesn't start until several inches beyond the grips. Are you going to try a swabbing of some kind of etchant on the blade for the hardening transition line or did you decide to leave it as is? Guy Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 That came out sweet Sam, it's good to see you getting some more complete. Then comes sheath making 101. Well done keep up the good work! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Thanks guys! Ray, you have an excellent point (hehe), more utility than fighter, maybe like 80/20 . Guy, i will leave it for now, the clay was mostly off the whole upper part anyway, not much evidence of any hamon anywhere on the blade so instead of risking an etch i'll leave it as is for now. Bob, sheath is next for this guy, I made 2 sheaths before one only really worth mentioning but the knowledge is there, just gotta put it to practice, i'll start on it this week. I just realised this is my first knife without a hammer mark left on it, everything is polished and ground, shiny is much harder to do~. Weight is .620 pounds. Edited July 15, 2008 by Sam Salvati Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Stagmer Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Verry nice Sammy. Nice and clean. Nice finish. Here I am dying for a a piece of w1 or w2 for a wicked hamon piece and you post this. MEANY ! "ART SHOULD HURT" www.BaltimoreKnife.com BKS' Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 that is a pretty blade you got there Sam, I really like your handle choice too. Keep on finishing them. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Taylor Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 cool, intresting lines on that one. Reed in the Wind Forge Which ever way the wind blows is cool with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Moss Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 i really like the lines of that knife.. with it all alone it looks alot bigger than it is.. maybe try a bigger version? thanks for showing! ~Chris -Knifemaker- http://knifemaker87.googlepages.com/home Hamons are a painting; blades are a canvas, clay is my paint, fire is my brush. the problem is.. i am still painting like Pablo Picasso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Finished the sheath tonight! Stitching is a bit rough, but overall I am happy with it. Let me know what you think. Going to do a bit of fun metal work as far as how it will be worn, right now it just kind of tucks into the belt. Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hoffman Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Sam! Yee Haw! It's done and you done it. Congrats, let's see some more of your ever improving work. Maybe your forced move lit a new fire for you. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Sam, I don't know what's wrong with you... first you finish the knife, now you've made a sheath? Have you seen a doctor? Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sam! Yee Haw! It's done and you done it. Congrats, let's see some more of your ever improving work. Maybe your forced move lit a new fire for you. Bill Bill it feels great to finish something all on my own! Expect to see much more, thanks to everyone for they're help! Sam, I don't know what's wrong with you... first you finish the knife, now you've made a sheath? Have you seen a doctor? Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabeswordsmith Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Sam, looks great Man!! Scott Scott Hale - www.halestormforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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