Dave Stephens Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 There will be more photos soon, but here are some really nice shots by Jake Powning of our finished blade. I wish you could hold it. It has an energy that is truly amazing. Too tired (still!) to write more, but I'm sure the other AF smiths will chime in with thoughts and photos of their own soon. -----------------------------------------------"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...
Freya W. Ward Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Truly incredible. Still haven't been able to sit down and watch all of the footage, but seeing it being made elevates it to even higher beauty <a href="http://darkfireforge.mymiddleearth.com/darkfire-forge/">Darkfire Forge</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Harris Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 WE WANTS IT PRECIOUS!!!! Trying to make each knife just a little better than the last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Jewell Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Didos. Absolutely amazing. “Fire and air, earth and water, were once considered the four elemental substances of our world. Among the ancients only the blacksmith worked with all four.” - From The Art of Blacksmithing by Alex W. Bealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Hardy Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 That is amazing that you guys produced that level of artistry with so many difficulties , changes and time frame. Thank you so much guys for allowing us to watch. Geoff The blacksmith and the artist reflect it in their art. They forge their creativity,closer to the heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy spake Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 inspirational work, guys. kudos all around. i love the fine/subtle damascus -and everything else about it! - jeremy spake - spakeknife.com - instagram.com/jspake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 What a fascinating artifact... George Ezell, bladesmith" How much useful knowledge is lost by the scattered forms in which it is ushered to the world! How many solitary students spend half their lives in making discoveries which had been perfected a century before their time, for want of a condensed exhibition of what is known."Buffonview some of my work RelicForge on facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixto Ramos Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Already told you, but I'll say it again: Impressive work. Every part and aspect of this magnificent piece tells a story about how and by whom it was made. I can only hope to be worthy some day of taking part on such an enriching experience as this. Congratulations, guys!! Sixto Ramos lumenafragua.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens M. Strassegger Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Such a cool design! Even if some of it had to be changed it still came out great! Hope you all gave yourself a little pat on the shoulders, 4 days aint a lot of time I´d praise you more but got to get back to scowering the videoes for the clues. Hope there´ll be AF 2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F. Ellis Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Beautiful! It was a great broadcast and I really enjoyed it. The blade looks awesome, it truly looks like ancient artifact. JF My website- Dunstan Forge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Helmes Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Wonderfull! I can't begin to explain just how great this even was. My Thanks to everyone involved! http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Mulkey Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 This is incredible. Masters making a masterpiece. I would love to see it. I've been guessing to win it but I really have no idea haha. Just a hunch. By The Red Embers - my blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Hernandez Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Congratulations to everyone. That was a difficult challenge you set for yourselves but you conquered it in the end. Enjoy life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Board Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Truly inspirational guys, I hope you've all had a chance to put your feet up and drain a crate of ale in celebration. As everyone's been saying, to have the opportunity to watch you masters work......well, thanks isn't big enough. You've answered questions I didn't know I had and have really spurred me on. Now, enough sitting on your laurels....back to work! Best regards Thom "He who seeks rest finds boredom. He who seeks work finds rest." Dylan Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N. Runals Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I love how you can see each smith's influence in the final piece. Great job! http://www.etsy.com/shop/NateRunalsBlacksmith?ref=pr_shop_more&view_type=gallerynaterunals.com My Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Burrell Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 great work guys. - is there going to be a riddle or something or are we just guessing blindly...? in which case I guess Dave's garden... can I have it now? Also, I only saw a little bit of the live footage when you were about to cast everything and I posted on a comment on youtube to the tune of "good luck with the pour".. then It all went to pot... the redesign is pretty ace though and feels utterly whole and well considered. great achievement! once again... Daves garden... Cheers. Onen Hag Ol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBranson Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Holy Effin'.... What a piece! I will be staring at this one for some time. Amazing work!!!! - Stuart www.sbransonknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Page Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 That is truly incredible. I am at a loss for words, and I deeply regret not being able to see the second half of the broadcast. I will be watching the archived videos and eagerly await the DVD release. I could not have imagined a more beautiful, inspiring product at the end of your journey with this project. All I can say is thank you to all who were involved to make this dream a reality. John Not all those who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien-Shards of the Dark Age- my blog-Nine Worlds Workshop--Last Apocalypse Forge- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Yates Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Where is #2 Video it will not play ;( or I can not find it . Sam Robert D. Yates , 13 & On Forge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Harris Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Where is #2 Video it will not play ;( or I can not find it . Sam youtube thought they were taking some others stuff, and so took it down because of "copyright infringement" Trying to make each knife just a little better than the last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 We're working on getting Youtube to put it back up. We still don't know what the issue is. -----------------------------------------------"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...
Petr Florianek Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hey guys! i am back home and still a bit in Alaska! what a project! thanks to all participants and mainly Dave. Your work is exceptional mate! GULLINBURSTI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks Petr! We couldn't have done it without your speedy and amazing carving. ANTLER FIGHT! (That inside joke will make sense when the spoof video that parallels the "Cheesy Swordsmiths" video from AF 2012 is published.) -----------------------------------------------"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...
Caleb Harris Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks Petr! We couldn't have done it without your speedy and amazing carving. ANTLER FIGHT! (That inside joke will make sense when the spoof video that parallels the "Cheesy Swordsmiths" video from AF 2012 is published.) i heard about that! Trying to make each knife just a little better than the last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter johnsson Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Home again!Thanks to all friends who pulled together and made this an event that opened doors and new paths. A great many thanks to Dave, Shane and Van who made this at all possible. Your generosity, drive and vision is priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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