Richard van Dijk 268 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Here is another one I finished it today. 3 bar Damascus, cutting edge 220layer, 2 twisted bars of 110 layer each twisted into each other, centre 24 layers back 90 layers. Cutting edge 1095, O1 & 15N20 the rest 1095 & 15N20 Blade 4.75 inch, handle 4.5 inch Sterling silver bolster and pins, Tasmanian black wood handle. Richard Richard van Dijkwww.hoihoknives.comMy link Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Turner 1 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Very elegant Richard I like it!!! Mike Turner http://www.turnerknives.com Link to post Share on other sites
Beau Erwin 2 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Looks great! Is the bolster on that hollow? Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to post Share on other sites
Wade Hougham 1 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Richard, This sure isn't one of your "Roughies". Great looking blade pattern. Wade Wade Jos et löydä rauhaa itsestämme on turhaa etsiä sitä muualta. If you can not find peace within yourself, it is useless to look elsewhere. Visit my website http://www.wadesknives.com Link to post Share on other sites
WPeterson 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Very nice work there. I love the dynamic pattern in the damascus and it seems to flow as an extension of the handle. I'm sure it will find a very happy owner. Wes Peterson www.wpbladesmith.com Southeast Georgia Link to post Share on other sites
jdsmith02115 36 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Love the look of that steel man: just my style...wild and rangey! Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Pyron 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 That knife is just beautiful, everything flows so perfectly together, I love the guard and the steel, very nice. Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Potter 4 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Nice work, I like the pattern and the bolster and handle are beautiful. Ben Potter Bladesmith It's not that I would trade my lot Or any other man's, Nor that I will be ashamed Of my work torn hands- For I have chosen the path I tread Knowing it would be steep, And I will take the joys thereof And the consequences reap. Link to post Share on other sites
Richard van Dijk 268 Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) Beau, yes the silver bolster is hollow it is about 3mm thick, I modelled it in wax and then it was cast in silver. Thanks for all your great comments guys. Richard Edited April 25, 2009 by Richard van Dijk Richard van Dijkwww.hoihoknives.comMy link Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sorrells 15 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Purty! Check out Walter's instructional videos: Forging Japanese Style Blades Making Hamons Japanese Sword Mounting Polishing Making Japanese Sword Fittings www.waltersorrellsblades.com Link to post Share on other sites
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