Joshua States 2,563 Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 (edited) I started this project today. I'm still not sure how this will end up as a KITH entry. There are two sets of 3 tools each set in this mix. I may offer one of the sets or both. I'll probably decide, after I find out whether this works or not. First thing to do was dig through the Damascus cut-offs for usable pieces. I also ended up salvaging this little piece of Flat stock for one of the tools. Then I set myself to forging them into submission. Rough grind to 120 done. That little bit of flat stuff was center drilled, shaped, and curved. Welded those suckers to a piece of scrap flat bar in preparation for HT. And they got hardened and tempered. Edited July 7 by Joshua States 3 “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 post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,563 Posted July 11 Author Share Posted July 11 Onward we go....... After taking the surfaces to 220 grit. Then it was time to make the handles. I took some quilted maple and turned them out on the lathe. Then I ground the tangs down to fit inside the 3/16" holes. The finish on the tools is 400 grit in preparation for etching. The handle finish is also 400 grit with some light Pecan stain and Danish oil 5 “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 post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,563 Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 So after a couple of ferric etches, and stenciling my marks, I did my bluing and here the blades are. The little finger saddle has a nice ladder pattern Now to glue them up and sharpen them. 3 “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 post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,421 Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 Looking good! -Brian Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,563 Posted July 17 Author Share Posted July 17 (edited) These are all glued up and ready to sharpen. Three leather working knives And three wood carving chisels I rather like these, so I will throw one set of three into the KITH. Whomever draws my project picks which set they want. Edited July 18 by Joshua States 4 “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 post Share on other sites
Conan Dunlap 17 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Beautiful work! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,421 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Nice Joshua. The swivel knife is pretty slick 1 -Brian Link to post Share on other sites
Jaron Martindale 111 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Those turned out Stunning! I especially like those handles! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Francis Gastellu 273 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 They look really good! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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