Brandon Buford Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 If we limit the length to 7-8 inches, I need help. Most ideas I am coming up with are much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) I understand the desire for definitions and restrictions, but I've remained vague purposely. I do not want to discourage someone wanting to make a jambiya for instance, any other type of dedicated 'fighting knife', or the sword of Goliath for that matter, from participating in this KITH if possible. Functional in the broadest sense would mean it would function for it's intended purpose as a cutting instrument, i.e. a knife... have a sharp tempered edge, a handle, and not fall apart when used. It would be good if it could be pressed into kitchen or EDC duty, or even skinning, but I did not want to restrict it to kitchen, EDC, or skinning knives. The poll was a tie between 'functional cultural' and simply 'cultural' and my desire was to encompass both, leaving plenty of room for artistic license and personal interpretation. I prefer as few restrictions as possible personally, but if we need to narrow the definition we should do it as soon as possible, some of us may have already begun work. Edited January 28, 2014 by GEzell 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...
Wes Detrick Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I would prefer to leave it vague. Just my 2 cents. “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." -Albert Camus http://www.krakenforge.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Hebbard Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I like Vague, reminds me of something I once...my projec should be +-15 inch Blade length, can be used as a short sword carried when hiking/hunting, or carving a turkey/large roast lump of meat etc.or just hanging on a wall... To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Adams Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I the general consensus is to leave it Vague, I'm more than happy to go for that (my planned blade should be a little longer historically speaking...). I was just under the impression that, that was what had been decided in the poll. Vague is good too, I just want to be able to use it for something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I the general consensus is to leave it Vague, I'm more than happy to go for that (my planned blade should be a little longer historically speaking...). I was just under the impression that, that was what had been decided in the poll. Vague is good too, I just want to be able to use it for something! You will be able to use if for something, but if you cut carrots with it they may become projectiles... (this happens when you cut carrots with any knife over 1/16" thick or so) For me these KITHs are an opportunity to get my work into the hands of my peers, who's better to give a good critique? As such, it is also a chance to show off a bit... and I get someone else's work to boot. It is a win-win situation. 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...
N. Runals Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'll be another voice against restrictions. 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...
Guest guest T Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I would like to sign up but I still have no idea what I would make. the only eastern knife styles I have found have been daggers and swords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Detrick Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Tre, Look at my above post. It has three links in it that have a ton of examples to get a little inspiration. Give it some thought, and remember that they are inspirational. You don't have to pick something and make that thing exactly. Come up with your own interpretation and make it your own. “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." -Albert Camus http://www.krakenforge.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike desensi Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Im leaning with the vague flow.................................. with a group that we have that are so diversed and not to mention most likely boarder line insane bunch of hunters, Seax fiends, artists and all around great guys less will be more in a manner of speaking ~M~ Member: Cal Knives Practioner: Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F. Ellis Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I'd definitely go for vague. Most of my ideas were fighter types. Edited January 31, 2014 by John F. Ellis My website- Dunstan Forge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_C Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 vague sounds awesome...time to draw something up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Hebbard Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I vaguely remember where I left my pencil,,, To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodore An. Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Hi there Couple months back i visited the Old Parliament House of Greece here in my hometown Athens see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Parliament_House,_Athens There is a Historic Museum and i took plenty of photos of antique knives and daggers with eastern influences.. Plenty of Bicak knives,kaukasian daggers,Ottoman kamas,Spopelos Island traditional knives,Kretan Knives,all from the Greek Revolusion era... I can put up a thread with lots of photos just to help the members to see knives with this eastern influences.. I will be very very happy to help as much as i can and i will try to explain with measurments and such things (dimensions) please let me know Edited February 11, 2014 by Theodore An. http://www.facebook.com/groups/205149489611061/ http://www.greekblades.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh A Weston Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hi there Couple months back i visited the Old Parliament House of Greece here in my hometown Athens see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Parliament_House,_Athens There is a Historic Museum and i took plenty of photos of antique knives and daggers with eastern influences.. Plenty of Bicak knives,kaukasian daggers,Ottoman kamas,Spopelos Island traditional knives,Kretan Knives,all from the Greek Revolusion era... I can put up a thread with lots of photos just to help the members to see knives with this eastern influences.. I will be very very happy to help as much as i can and i will try to explain with measurments and such things (dimensions) please let me know I would love to see a thread like this. The Pixel Smith Facebook Etsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Me too. I would particularly like to see some more 'low to middle class' knives, more of the basic working man's knife. Most of my searches are bringing up only the very high-end knives,which tend to be the playthings of the rich and not intended for real use, or poorly made modern tourist junk. 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...
Miles Hebbard Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I agree with George! Would like to have a look! To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tate Roth Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm in, no warped razors this year! 1 George Ezell 2 Caleb Harris 3 Luke Shearer 4 Tyler Miller 5 Brad Adams 6 Brandon Buford 7 Pieter-Paul Derks 8 James Spurgeon 9 John Ellis 10 Miles Hebbard 11 Raymond Jewell 12 Kevin Hopkins 13 Gary T. 14 Josh A. Weston 15 Mike Desensi 16 Wes Detrick 17 John Cenotto 18 Daniel Johnson 19 John Page 20 Geoff Krassy 21 James Fuller 22 Rudolf Harmse 23 Nate Runals 24 Jason Marcure 25 R. Yates 26 Nate Bocker 27 Tate Roth Steel is my canvas, a hammer my brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter-Paul Derks Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 would the phillipines fall outside the eastern limits, they have a lot of fantastic blade shapes, or is this too far east? i have this crazy idea of making a keris?, because i have been kind of obsessed with them lately. although keris are not really utility knives. they do protect the bearer from evil spirits, which can be very helpful. (wonder if they also protect from shop trolls ) http://mefecit.nl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEzell Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 would the phillipines fall outside the eastern limits, they have a lot of fantastic blade shapes, or is this too far east? i have this crazy idea of making a keris?, because i have been kind of obsessed with them lately. although keris are not really utility knives. they do protect the bearer from evil spirits, which can be very helpful. (wonder if they also protect from shop trolls ) Well we have one potential karambit in the works, so why not a keris? I've been eyeing dhas.... maybe. 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...
Hoy's Forge Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hi all, Count me in , once the weather warms up I intenet to get back on the stick I'm in, no warped razors this year!1 George Ezell2 Caleb Harris3 Luke Shearer4 Tyler Miller5 Brad Adams6 Brandon Buford7 Pieter-Paul Derks8 James Spurgeon9 John Ellis10 Miles Hebbard11 Raymond Jewell12 Kevin Hopkins13 Gary T.14 Josh A. Weston15 Mike Desensi16 Wes Detrick17 John Cenotto18 Daniel Johnson19 John Page20 Geoff Krassy21 James Fuller22 Rudolf Harmse23 Nate Runals24 Jason Marcure25 R. Yates26 Nate Bocker27 Tate Roth 28. Ron Hoy www.hoyfamily.net Isa 54:16 Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.Lu 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Mr 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Spurgeon Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 would the phillipines fall outside the eastern limits, they have a lot of fantastic blade shapes, or is this too far east? i have this crazy idea of making a keris?, because i have been kind of obsessed with them lately. although keris are not really utility knives. they do protect the bearer from evil spirits, which can be very helpful. (wonder if they also protect from shop trolls ) Well we have one potential karambit in the works, so why not a keris? I've been eyeing dhas.... maybe. 1 word: BALISONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! James Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. Except a creature be part coward it is not a compliment to say it is brave. ~Mark Twain SageBrush BladeWorks (New website is in limbo...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grpaavola Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Hi all! So I am new to the comunity and just getting my blade making legs back. This will be a good challenge for me. 1 George Ezell2 Caleb Harris3 Luke Shearer4 Tyler Miller5 Brad Adams6 Brandon Buford7 Pieter-Paul Derks8 James Spurgeon9 John Ellis10 Miles Hebbard11 Raymond Jewell12 Kevin Hopkins13 Gary T.14 Josh A. Weston15 Mike Desensi16 Wes Detrick17 John Cenotto18 Daniel Johnson19 John Page20 Geoff Krassy21 James Fuller22 Rudolf Harmse23 Nate Runals24 Jason Marcure25 R. Yates26 Nate Bocker27 Tate Roth 28. Ron Hoy 29. Gabriel R. Paavola Edited April 17, 2014 by grpaavola The fundamental cause of trouble is that the stupid are cocksure, while the intelligent are full of doubt. -Bertrand Russell, philosopherfollow me on Instagram @raggedravenforge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Eggleston Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 1 George Ezell2 Caleb Harris3 Luke Shearer4 Tyler Miller5 Brad Adams6 Brandon Buford7 Pieter-Paul Derks8 James Spurgeon9 John Ellis10 Miles Hebbard11 Raymond Jewell12 Kevin Hopkins13 Gary T.14 Josh A. Weston15 Mike Desensi16 Wes Detrick17 John Cenotto18 Daniel Johnson19 John Page20 Geoff Krassy21 James Fuller22 Rudolf Harmse23 Nate Runals24 Jason Marcure25 R. Yates26 Nate Bocker27 Tate Roth 28. Ron Hoy 29. Gabriel R. Paavola 30. Eddie Eggleston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Eggleston Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Lots of traditional examples here. http://www.scarfamilyditdajow.com/Traditional-Weapons.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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