David Forsman 7 Posted December 31, 2017 Im interested in participating in the 2018 kith. Would a project done exclusively in stock removal be acceptable for the kith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,005 Posted December 31, 2017 I vote yes. As I said in the other thread, there are no "standards" to meet in the KITH other than make something that fits the theme and do it to the best of your abilities. If stock removal is what you do, then do the best damn stock removal you can manage. Just my nickel's worth. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter-Paul Derks 130 Posted December 31, 2017 I also have no problems with stock removal, part of the fun is seeing different approaches to the same theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Forsman 7 Posted January 1, 2018 Thanks for your encouraging words. I plan on participating this year for sure now unless the theme ends up being something well outside my wheelhouse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 369 Posted January 1, 2018 Magic theme is ahead by a long shot and by tomorrow it will be set in stone (or steel) that the magical edged blade is the 2018 KITH theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 369 Posted January 1, 2018 Stock removal has me thinking about borrowing a plasma cutter and going all out with some crazy design. What high carbon steel would you get in half inch sheets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Keyes 376 Posted January 1, 2018 I think it's more of what kind of steel can I get in .500, rather than what kind. Aldo has 5160 in .750 and .375, but no .500. If you want .500, you may have to break down thicker stock to get it. g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 369 Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Geoff Keyes said: I think it's more of what kind of steel can I get in .500, rather than what kind. Aldo has 5160 in .750 and .375, but no .500. If you want .500, you may have to break down thicker stock to get it. g There has to be some kind of 4x8 sheet of high carbon steel. http://www.angelswords.com: "supposedly" uses s7 to CNC machine blades Edited January 1, 2018 by Jeremy Blohm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Keyes 376 Posted January 1, 2018 First of all, S7 is hardly high carbon steel (it's some kind of steel like material from hell). Second, I don't know what they start with for size. Third, if Angel Sword told me it was raining, I'd step outside and see if I got wet. Check out The NJ Steel Baron and see what he has. Whatever it is, it's gonna cost ya. Geoff 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 369 Posted January 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Geoff Keyes said: First of all, S7 is hardly high carbon steel (it's some kind of steel like material from hell). Second, I don't know what they start with for size. Third, if Angel Sword told me it was raining, I'd step outside and see if I got wet. Check out The NJ Steel Baron and see what he has. Whatever it is, it's gonna cost ya. Geoff That's why i used "" with supposedly because i dont believe anything he says but i kinda figured he was using some sort of high carbon steel. How its made had a show about CNC machined swords and they were high carbon steel. I was kinda hoping to get it at my local steel supplier or at least have them order it and that might save me some on shipping, i just want to know what to ask for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 626 Posted January 1, 2018 5 hours ago, Jeremy Blohm said: That's why i used "" with supposedly because i dont believe anything he says but i kinda figured he was using some sort of high carbon steel. How its made had a show about CNC machined swords and they were high carbon steel. I was kinda hoping to get it at my local steel supplier or at least have them order it and that might save me some on shipping, i just want to know what to ask for. 3 words... Foam, sword, fight. I have not forgotten. I will defend my honor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Wimmer 470 Posted January 1, 2018 11 hours ago, Jeremy Blohm said: There has to be some kind of 4x8 sheet of high carbon steel. http://www.angelswords.com: "supposedly" uses s7 to CNC machine blades OH, NO YOU DIN'T ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 369 Posted January 2, 2018 19 hours ago, Vern Wimmer said: OH, NO YOU DIN'T ! Oh YEAH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Forsman 7 Posted January 2, 2018 I used a cnc to mill a taper into a blade once. It worked well but I went through several sets of teeth on the shell mill. Not the cheapest method by far. Im not sure if the steel was fully annealed though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,005 Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/31/2017 at 11:53 PM, Jeremy Blohm said: Stock removal has me thinking about borrowing a plasma cutter and going all out with some crazy design. What high carbon steel would you get in half inch sheets? What on earth are you thinking of making that would require a thickness of .500? A magical hammer? A magical prybar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 369 Posted January 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, Joshua States said: What on earth are you thinking of making that would require a thickness of .500? A magical hammer? A magical prybar? Some huge spartan sword? I havent figured it out yet but if im going stock removal im going all out. But we are a bladesmiths forum so im going to keep it traditional and make a spear or dagger or seax or ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Wimmer 470 Posted January 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Joshua States said: What on earth are you thinking of making that would require a thickness of .500? A magical hammer? A magical prybar? "Lug wrench of the Demon Studebaker" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 369 Posted January 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Vern Wimmer said: "Lug wrench of the Demon Studebaker" This theme is throwing me for a loop. It seams some people have a talent for thinking outside the box i just cant come up with anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Wimmer 470 Posted January 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jeremy Blohm said: This theme is throwing me for a loop. It seams some people have a talent for thinking outside the box i just cant come up with anything. How about "the watch-fob penknife of Father Time "? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles du Preez 341 Posted January 2, 2018 Completely OTT but do an images search on dungeons and dragons magic weapons for some inspiration 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Silas 40 Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Charles du Preez said: Completely OTT but do an images search on dungeons and dragons magic weapons for some inspiration Stop, I can only get so excited.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 1,790 Posted January 2, 2018 Personally I think Studebakers are fairly magical... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,005 Posted January 3, 2018 7 hours ago, Jeremy Blohm said: This theme is throwing me for a loop. It seams some people have a talent for thinking outside the box i just cant come up with anything. Just pick up a book on mythology. Any mythology will do. Within the first couple of chapters you will have at least a half dozen magical items to choose from. Or ask the great Google for a list of magical weapons in ancient lore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Cook 55 Posted January 3, 2018 Discworld? It's basically mediaeval Europe. Lord Ventenari's stiletto? Carrot's dirk? Damascus from DEATH'S motorcycle? Just throwing out ideas to hopefully get the wheels turning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Crawford 32 Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Jon Cook said: Discworld? It's basically mediaeval Europe. Lord Ventenari's stiletto? Carrot's dirk? Damascus from DEATH'S motorcycle? Just throwing out ideas to hopefully get the wheels turning. Death of Rats Scythe! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
