jdsmith02115 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Jim Schmidt is right up there in the Pantheon of Great Bladesmiths and will forever be one of my favorites. This piece is an homage to his style and legacy. 15" OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipp Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 that is a great looking knife, thanks for sharing. you rock. chris. i could complain but who would listen. chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 That is beautiful J.D. Is the handle ivory? By the way, how do you get that small curl at the base of the ricasso? Cut it in with a jewelers saw, or is it something done while forging? --Dave -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmith02115 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) That is beautiful J.D. Is the handle ivory? By the way, how do you get that small curl at the base of the ricasso? Cut it in with a jewelers saw, or is it something done while forging? --Dave Yes Dave; actually mastadon in a really nice natural color. The notch was cut in with a jeweler's saw. Edited August 23, 2009 by jdsmith02115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Hougham Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 JD, They say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" well let me just say as I look at this my eye is beholden beauty. Fantastic work. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K A Willey Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Very nice knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel54 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) J.D., This is really a wonderful piece. You captured Jim's style perfectly but still with your own identity shining through. I love the filework and the overall appearance of the knife is really cool. Jim Schmidt is one of my all time favorites as well, along with Hugh Bartrug and W.W. Cronk, and although I keep on hoping I will probably never own one of his pieces (given the current price tags). Marcel Edited August 24, 2009 by Marcel54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPeterson Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Very beautiful knife you have there. You really show some nice work. Wes Peterson www.wpbladesmith.com Southeast Georgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Wheeler Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 JD, Jim will forever be one of my favorites as well. This piece is a beautiful representation of Jim's influence done with your undeniable style. Most excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Holzach Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 what a great knife, a perfect synthesis of jim schmidt's and your distinctive style. i love that subtle damascus pattern! is this a san mai blade? gorgeous, gorgeous... hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Florianek Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 beautiful GULLINBURSTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmith02115 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 what a great knife, a perfect synthesis of jim schmidt's and your distinctive style. i love that subtle damascus pattern! is this a san mai blade? gorgeous, gorgeous... hans No Hans, it's not, although at this resolution it might seem so. Actually, those are very densely packed layers at the edge from the forging procedures. That slightly wider band just near the edge is an unintended but interesting occurence. What sharp eyes you've got; BTW you weren't the first to notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Clark Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Beautiful JD, and a very nice tribute to Jim. Well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Hanson Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Jim would be proud, JD. Damn nice lookin knife. Bet Coop liked it Jim Schmidt is also a favorite of mine. Have admired his work for many years. Don Hanson lll My Webpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Treacy Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 JD, That's a beautiful knife. Great job. Jim Treacy My Collection & Available Knives: http://jjtjr.fototime.com/welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 JD - really nice work. Each segment of the knife has a subtle complexity, yet the entire package is not overwhelmed by all of the small intricacies. Everything fits "just so" and nothing seems over or under-done or out of place. Very different from the Chimera, but equally artistic. Paying homage but giving your own unique stamp at the same time. Very nice indeed. thanks for sharing, Kevin please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Campos Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 You sure caut tis talented maker´s style, and te knife is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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