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Fine Embellishment Everything from hand engraving and scrimshaw to filework and carving. The fine art end of the knifemaker's craft.

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Old 11-09-2012, 11:24 PM
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Copper filework

So after a few attempts I've perfected this technique. Filework on the tang filled with copper. I've suceeded in filling it with other alloys as well, including fine silver.

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Old 11-10-2012, 07:45 AM
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Wow that is awsome! Are you using copper dust to fill the fillings?
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:03 AM
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No its solid copper fused to the tang. No dust or epoxy used.
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:05 PM
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Very cool...


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Old 12-19-2012, 11:31 AM
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This is really cool. Can we get a quick tut?
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This is really cool. Can we get a quick tut?


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Old 12-20-2012, 03:11 AM
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That's funny right there!!!! What's sad is, as old as that skit is, I still remember it like it was yesterday.


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Old 12-21-2012, 12:13 PM
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And that's why I like that other forum better.
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Old 12-21-2012, 02:13 PM
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And that's why I like this forum better.


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