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Old 01-08-2013, 02:21 PM
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First knife for 2013 W's & Ironwood

I thought I would push myself a little harder this year. This is a w's pattern that I radial cut then stacked in a square. then of course accordian cut. overall length is 15", the blade length is 9". 1084 and 15n20 for the steels. The S guard was a couple of the accordian cuts welded together and flaten out. The spacer is from the next billet that will be a future knife in the making. The ironwood handle is of course some of my favorite. with a nice little 1/16" doomed pin.









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My goodness that is stunning!
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Old 01-08-2013, 02:39 PM
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That piece is very easy on the eyes, nicely done.


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She's beautiful! Very nice work.
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Outstanding blade.

Not to highjack this tread, but I would be very interested how you made that Damascus pattern.

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Dennis, you just asked what most of us were probably thinking, thanks!


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That is outstanding Bing, good job.

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Old 01-09-2013, 07:47 AM
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Ecellent knife here Bing! You're really bringing it. Everything is very nice on this one and it's probably my favorite bowie you've made yet.


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Old 01-09-2013, 08:01 AM
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Awesome knife Pal! Seeing the pics, I now understand what we were talking about on the phone about the pattern. No matter what you call it, one way or the other..............it's an OUTSTANDING piece!


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Very nicely developed pattern Bing.

Thanks for showing it, Craig
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Old 01-09-2013, 01:45 PM
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Thanks everyone for all the nice comments.
Dennis & Julie I will try to explain with a post up to-nite.
I'm at work right now. Posting with my phone.

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Old 01-10-2013, 06:06 AM
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Dennis & Julie, I thought I would do this little sketch to explain my process. I would suggest if you don't already have Ed's Damascus video's. I think they were the best investment to my library. In the advanced video he explains how to do a radial pattern. He also shows you how to do the accordian cut and straighten out the accordian. That is the tricky part. Not tearing the inside of the accordian while opening it up. Let me know if this works out for you.



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