Wesley Alberson Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Some things that I noticed people were talking about were tools that people can find a use for nearly every day. Among the tools are hatchet/tomohawks, scissors, and forged dividers. Even though KITH is usually something with an edge, it might be fun to do something that doesn't have an edge. "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man" -The Dude, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rougemont_forge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Alberson Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 The vegetable peeler that I'm thinking of is called a dao bao, a vietnamese kitchen tool. It might be a little too related to last year's KITH. "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man" -The Dude, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rougemont_forge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles dP Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Voting deadline? "The way we win matters" (Ender Wiggins) Orson Scott Card Nos qui libertate donati nescimus quid constat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Blohm Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) I have been seeing a trend in extending the deadline in previous years. I know im new to this but maybe end of july this year? Edited December 17, 2017 by Jeremy Blohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 That would be the deadline for the drawing. Charles was asking when we decide what it's going to be. And that is up to the participants, which I have not decided yet whether I am, so I won't offer an opinion yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Blohm Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Charles du Preez said: Voting deadline? 11 minutes ago, Jeremy Blohm said: I have been seeing a trend in extending the deadline in previous years. I know im new to this but maybe end of july this year? Kinda got mixed up there. What has voting deadline usually been? Edited December 17, 2017 by Jeremy Blohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Alberson Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Lets just make this poll voting deadline new year's. The popular vote at the start of the new year will be the theme we pick. I hope I got everyone's choices here. If there is something that isn't in the poll that you want, let me know. 2 "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man" -The Dude, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rougemont_forge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern Wimmer Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 If I might make a silly suggestion here, I think most would feel more comfortable participating if it stayed with "knife" but, I couldn't find any past examples of combining other functions so I'm suggesting, "A primary knife with a secondary non-cutting function or tool included in the design." That could be a shackle wrench, bottle opener, slot machine (kidding) as examples. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Camper Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I had to vote hatchet. It's been a while since I scratched that itch. I've never done KITH, but it sounds like fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Blohm Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 What would be some magic themed knives? Not really into this kinda thing but im always down for a new challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Alberson Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Jeremy Blohm said: What would be some magic themed knives? Not really into this kinda thing but im always down for a new challenge. It could be something that has made-up or real lore behind it. It can also be inspired by ceremonial knives or video game weapons. It looks like the magic theme will win, so the people who wanted to make tomohawks can still make them. Perhaps they can be tomohawks blessed by a Cherokee god or wielded by a great warrior in the past. Maybe the edged tool has an inscription that gives it a special power, or even an unknown language on it. Those are just a few ideas, but your imagination is the limit. 1 "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man" -The Dude, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rougemont_forge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffM Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Let me know where to sign up for this...It will be my first KITH experience but should be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Alberson Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 23 minutes ago, JeffM said: Let me know where to sign up for this...It will be my first KITH experience but should be interesting I think that people should start on the project on Jan 1 (or now for that matter), and then once a couple people finish we can start a signup thread where people can post a picture of their completed tool which will enter them in for the drawing. "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man" -The Dude, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rougemont_forge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffM Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Wesley Alberson said: I think that people should start on the project on Jan 1 (or now for that matter), and then once a couple people finish we can start a signup thread where people can post a picture of their completed tool which will enter them in for the drawing. Sounds like a perfectly good reason to get the forge running and bang on some metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Morgan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I want to participate in this KITH, and will get started as soon as the theme is locked down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Camper Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 18 hours ago, Wesley Alberson said: It could be something that has made-up or real lore behind it. It can also be inspired by ceremonial knives or video game weapons. It looks like the magic theme will win, so the people who wanted to make tomohawks can still make them. Perhaps they can be tomohawks blessed by a Cherokee god or wielded by a great warrior in the past. Maybe the edged tool has an inscription that gives it a special power, or even an unknown language on it. Those are just a few ideas, but your imagination is the limit. Cool! I guess I'd better get to it! Reminds me of that super cool indian dude on Mortal Combat with the magical weapons that he sort of conjures up when you smash the right buttons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cook Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I'm hoping we stick with the magic theme on this one. I'm gonna give this one a go, and I've got an idea for it I'm inordinately excited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Is a divider a magical implement? g "The worst day smithing is better than the best day working for someone else." I said that. If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. - - -G. K. Chesterton So, just for the record: the fact that it does work still should not be taken as definitive proof that you are not crazy. Grant Sarver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter-Paul Derks Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Isn't a divider used in masonic rites? Because that sure sounds a bit magical to me http://mefecit.nl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bourlotos Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I generally use the yearly KITH to do things I wouldn't normally do. That could be everything from using a weird handle material, to inserting in some wacky design element, to something as simple as just making a style knife I haven't ever done before. I love making axes/hawks, but the magical theme has me intrigued. I have a super weird idea that has been floating in my head for about a decade now, and this might be the perfect time to try it. Then again, it might be too much of an undertaking. Either way, I am going to be kicked out of my comfort zone and that is usually a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern Wimmer Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 11 hours ago, pieter-pauld said: Isn't a divider used in masonic rites? Because that sure sounds a bit magical to me According to my wife, me, being on time and under budget, is magic to her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Kris are magical knives. Quote Kris have been produced in many regions of Indonesia for centuries, but nowhere—although the island of Bali comes close—is the kris so embedded in a mutually-connected whole of ritual prescriptions and acts, ceremonies, mythical backgrounds and epic poetry as in Central Java. Kris Geoff "The worst day smithing is better than the best day working for someone else." I said that. If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. - - -G. K. Chesterton So, just for the record: the fact that it does work still should not be taken as definitive proof that you are not crazy. Grant Sarver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua States Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 On 12/26/2017 at 9:33 PM, Jeremy Blohm said: What would be some magic themed knives? Not really into this kinda thing but im always down for a new challenge. This may be a little over the top, but I think you will get the idea. https://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?/topic/10396-how-to-make-a-magic-sword/&tab=comments#comment-93731 “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Blohm Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 11 hours ago, Joshua States said: This may be a little over the top, but I think you will get the idea. https://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?/topic/10396-how-to-make-a-magic-sword/&tab=comments#comment-93731 Thank you for link i ve been all over the internet trying to figure out what theme i am going with and this is harder than i thought it was going to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrackett Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 On 12/26/2017 at 11:33 PM, Jeremy Blohm said: Any game of thrones knife, LOTR knife, fairy knife, and so on... ”Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity, and honor!” George Brackett American Bladesmith's Society, Apprentice Member Hialeah, Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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