B. Norris Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 This is a little integral that I forged as an impromptu demonstration, years ago, at the Branson Hammer-In. The steel is from a bar of 52100 that Ray Kirk provided along with tremendously helpful advice on how to approach finishing an integral knife. This knife was donated to the "Iron in the Hat" at this years Branson Hammer-In. I ended up sharpening it there and putting the final finish on the sheath. My daughter was kind enough to run down the battery on the cameral so, these pictures from her phone are all I've got. There were some colorful planters and the grasshopper was kind enough to let me set my knife down on the leaf without moving on to greener pastures, at least for the first few pictures. Handle is whitetail deer antler, copper spacer and butt cap, through tang, riveted construction. ~Bruce~ “All work is empty save when there is love, for work is love made visible.” Kahlil Gibran "It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them." - Alfred Adler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick P Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 That is a beautiful knife!! Someday....... Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansjohannsen Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Love the shape, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Creek Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Very nice! You really brought it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Nice one, Bruce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Nicely shaped. I like you presentation, cool photos. Beautiful knife indeed. Trajan 150 porta band saw Hammers, Chisels Anvils, Tongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Toneguzzo Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Nice knife. I do like the end cap on the antler done that way. "Old dogs care about you even when you make mistakes" - Tom HALL - Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Hardy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I love the lines ! that transition from the spine to the curved handle looks awesome really pleasing to the eye. 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...
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