Gary Mulkey Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) I thought some may be interested in my latest project so here's a look: 30" blade of 300 layer Damascus-- This is the heat treating jig that I used to help keep the blade straight during H/T. (It also works like the clay on a katana in that it keeps the spine from forming martensite in the quench.) Not shown here were several metal clips to hold the entire length tight against the middle of the blade. To give you an idea if where I'm going with this one, here's my first rough sketch of the hilt that I plan on making (I have already made several changes in it.) The fittings will be of 416 and the handle of blackwood. Edited May 29, 2020 by Gary Mulkey 2 Gary ABS,CKCA,ABKA,KGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 I look forward to seeing this one progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin carnecchia Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Cool! That will be sweet. 1 Visit wrencoforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Brewer Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 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...
Doug Lester Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 My opinion, worthless as it is, is much like George Silvers'. However, I'm really interested in seeing what you do with it. Doug 1 HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 this is an ambitious project. I am looking forward to it! 1 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...
Ross Vosloo Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Looking awesome! 1 Ross Vosloo Mhara Knives made in Zimbabwe https://www.mharaknives.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Mulkey Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 I've had many other projects keeping me busy recently but finally found some time after work today to get started on the guard for this one. Getting this far shows me that I may need to shorten the ricasso some. Lots more wire to bend on this one. 1 Gary ABS,CKCA,ABKA,KGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua States Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I am impressed by your determination to constantly push the envelope and expand your portfolio Gary. Following this one closely. 1 “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...
Gary Mulkey Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Joshua States said: I am impressed by your determination to constantly push the envelope and expand your portfolio Gary. Following this one closely. Thanks, Joshua. I'm still amazed that I decided to take this on. Wish me luck as I'm not a swordsmth. 1 Gary ABS,CKCA,ABKA,KGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua States Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 You will be soon! 1 “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...
Gary Mulkey Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 It seems that I've had so many different projects going now that I haven't had time to devote much to my rapier until today. I've finally gotten all of the wire basket bent & welded. It's still very rough and will require a lot of time grinding & polishing but I think that you can now call it a basket. While bending & welding the various round rods required for this basket hilt made me reflect back to a time when a glass blowing friend used to turn glass rods into pieces of art. This guard wasn't a whole lot different. 2 Gary ABS,CKCA,ABKA,KGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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