Dave Stephens Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 I'm on day 27 of not leaving my property. Thank god I've got a blade project to putter with. Here is a blade I just finished grinding/etching. I started it up in Alaska last Summer and mailed it down to FL for the post heat treat work. Standard 1095/15n20 mix. Twisted crushed W's make up the alternating bars under the fuller. Edge bar is a san-mai type w/ a 1000 layer core and 200 layer wrapping. Some highlight stripes between the bars. More when the fittings and grip are applied. I'm not going to rush, however. It's the only blade I have to work on, so once it's done I'm stuck w/ just mowing the lawn and pushups for entertainment. OAL is around 16" Anyone recognize this blade shape? It may seem familiar. Grins, Dave 10 -----------------------------------------------"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...
Zeb Camper Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Reminds me of that single edged viking sword you and Petr did a while ago. Pretty cool! Best of luck staying sane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Nailed it, Zeb. Yes, this is a 16" nearly precise copy of that blade profile. Thanks man. Stay safe. Dave -----------------------------------------------"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...
Jerrod Miller Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Dave Stephens said: It's the only blade I have to work on, so once it's done I'm stuck w/ just mowing the lawn and pushups for entertainment. Sounds like you are in need of a collaboration. Someone needs to send you a blade for you to do fittings on. Then again, when this blade is done you could do a bunch of practice cutting with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 That is absolutely gorgeous ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Blohm Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Mind blowing!!!!! Beautiful blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Brewer Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Not bad, Not bad !!...................................... If ya can't be good don't git caught !! People who say stuff can't be done need to git the hell outta the way of people who do stuff !!! Show me a man who is called an expert by his peers And I will show you a good man to listen to ...... Show me a man who calls himself an expert and I will show you an egotistical asshole...............!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Middleton Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles dP Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Wow wee. The fuller is reminiscent of Picasso’s Starry Night just wilder. I love it. "The way we win matters" (Ender Wiggins) Orson Scott Card Nos, qui libertate donati sumus, nes cimus quid constet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Philpot Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 That pattern is astonishing. Very well done my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dougherty Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Wow, what Charles said about the fuller. Stunning... -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Brian Dougherty said: Wow, what Charles said about the fuller. Stunning... Yeah, except Starry Night is Van Gogh. Pretty darned awesome, Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dougherty Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Alan Longmire said: Yeah, except Starry Night is Van Gogh. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Thanks everyone! Stay safe out there! -----------------------------------------------"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...
Charles dP Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 14 hours ago, Alan Longmire said: Yeah, except Starry Night is Van Gogh. Pretty darned awesome, Dave! D’oh. Thanks Alan "The way we win matters" (Ender Wiggins) Orson Scott Card Nos, qui libertate donati sumus, nes cimus quid constet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Dave - what a great way to make sure you work slowly. Only have one, total. That blade looks great, though. There is a lot happening. nice welding. kc please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua States Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Just saw this. Yeah buddy, that's a smokin' blade there. Hope you aren't 57 days stuck at the property by now......unless that means there's more to show! “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...
Dave Stephens Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 A sad day. I finished this . . . no project to work on in quarantine now. So, the hell with this: I'm driving to Alaska. I start tomorrow. I just bought a 5th wheel camper and got diesel truck to tow her. Should take me 12 days. Wish me luck crossing the US/Canada border. They have closed it, but rumor has it they are letting Alaskan's through if they can prove they are residents. I'll post some photos. The handle on this one is copper, African Blackwood, moose antler, and more copper. Hope you guys like it. Dave 7 1 -----------------------------------------------"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...
Alex Middleton Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 That a beauty Dave. Have fun on your trip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schmalhofer Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Here I though I was going to be the first to comment, then Alex beats me to it by two minutes . WOW! Just WOW! Dave, you are one of the people on this forum that inspire. You show what can be done with the right skill set (and tools!). Gives us who are just starting something to shoot for. Stay safe on your trip. That's a long haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dougherty Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Wow, that one takes the breath away. Top notch. Have an enjoyable and safe trip. You are welcome in west central Indiana if you can't get where you're going. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrod Miller Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 If you end up traveling through Spokane on your way up to Alaska, I know a place or 2 you can use for a pit stop, including my place. There is beer in the fridge, and you can leave that blade . Seriously, nice work (as always). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Toneguzzo Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 That’s wonderful, really love what you did with the handle really does the blade justice. I especially like the copper fittings. "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...
justin carnecchia Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Sweet! best luck with customs, maybe don’t bring that big knife? Visit wrencoforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Keown Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 colour me wowed with that one. Love every aspect of it and there is a lot to study on. 1 Von Gruff http://www.vongruffknives.com/ The ability to do comes with doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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