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Thanks, a bit terrified of quenching, but I always am...

lol Yup, figure it helps act as a heat sink…. No science behind that, but also hard to toss away. I have used them as rests or other things too. One of my most ambitious builds so far.

Thanks, what doesnt show in the video is how much I spend watching the temp with my infrared temperature gun. I do have a kiln for heat treat (if it fits since I made it a bit longer than planned)

Thanks, this was an insane amount of time at the grinder. The stock removal part of CuMai is the part I wish I could find another way to do.

@@solarstorm50 lol there is one, buy a 1/4 million dollar cnc machine and your all set. Don’t tell your wife I said that

lol, Maybe when I sell 2 more blades...

you only have to not do the test fit once…

not sure if I have any method of comparing other than the borax is a lot cheaper, and its not usually the flux that will cause me a failure. its usually me rushing the initial heat.

You are correct, there is always a difference between what I put to paper and the steel I have. I did end up restacking this one out to 192 layers for each side giving me a total of 384 for the blade plus the 2 copper and 1 center of 1084. if you are interested in the amount of steel lost when creating Damascus watch this short, I kept track all the way through the process ua-cam.com/users/shortsbtZgFZgtXmU?si=RgbNQAmpEKLDcrGC

Thanks, it helps if you fix things for them. It would seem that I am the only person that can weld things in the neighborhood (although I am always ashamed of my welding). I actually get more people wanting to come watch.

@@solarstorm50 Happily for me, I have my forge set up on my 9 acre family farm, so nobody complains. Even out here, like you, since I can weld (after a fashion!) I get lots of neighbors wanting quick jobs. Oh, and antique tractor owners who need me to forge parts for their beasts they can't get anywhere else.

@brysonalden5414 Nice! I am building a shop on our lake lot (3.68 acres). love the parts business. Always great to have those skills. Maybe someday, I just bought a lathe and mill.

They look so easy! “We do this not because it is easy, but because we thought it would be easy!”

Thanks just started Pt 2 where I build out the layer count I am now down to 4lbs and change just doing the first re-stack. I am always amazed at how much I loose. I did a blog post on how much I lost making a Damascus axe in my blog on my website solarstorm.ca/blog/f/damascus-losses

@@solarstorm50 sweet awesome info thanks for the link!!!!

Just put this together ua-cam.com/users/shortsbtZgFZgtXmU?feature=share. 40% loss in creating the billets.

Maybe, but this is too easy for me to think about much. I see a lot of guys use a nub and tongs. then dont worry about this. But honestly the water works well, is simple and easy. I really wish I had figured this out earlier.

That rebar welded to the billet gets hot from the dragons breath! ;)

Thank you!

I use this guy on FB. I create the design and he makes em for me facebook.com/fabulousknives

I told the customer 3 months for the blade and scabbard. Mid Sept delivery. I plan on videoing as much as possible.

@@solarstorm50 well I am pumped. You’re a great teacher man, I am learning a lot from your little tips. Keep it up!

Thank you!

It actually took 3 tries. I have two failed attempts in the scrap bin. Started with 1” square stock. Then Split the ring side first. About 80%/20% with the 80% for the ring. Then drew out the ring with the hammer and then curled it round the horn and a small hardy mandrel I made. Files to round it off. Once I was happy with the ring I then formed the top of the guard and cut off the excess (had lots of excess, but better to have too much). Had to heat and tweak it a couple of times as I added the spacers and antler so that they met up perfectly. Was a bear to sand smooth for the bluing because I really couldn’t get any automated way to work, so I used the Mk 1 fingers, some music, and an occasional touch of scotch.

@@solarstorm50 I hear ya, I have a growing scrap pile. I wondered if it was worth selling “scrap knives” as memoirs to people. Like throwing a cheap handle on it and selling it as a “invest in the artist” momento

The best shapes are always found in nature! I find most of the blades refined their shape from some useful purpose. Be it short for close quarters, long curved Calvary blades, bludgeoning blades, piercing, etc. I know when I build a blade, I typically name them. That name quite often comes from an animal. Venom for the heartbeat spike in the Damascus, Cobra from fangs on the guard, a dragons claw. So I think you absolutely right. Might have to look around.

I guess if you victorious fighting off the bear, you have time to sheath it. If you weren’t, it really doesnt matter…

Yes, i do try and support the guys in the industry. I cant remember, but it really wasnt that much.

honestly its quick, I dont clean between the colors, just start with the lightest then spray until I see the new color. then at the end spray varsol through it and then take the tip off and let it sit in the varsol for 20 min. take it out and dry it

Cant say that is my idea. I saw it on a survival knife and thought that makes way too much sense

I will give that a go! thanks

Noted! just started doing this at the request of a couple of people. Still getting the hang of it, toned down for the 4 and 5 parts

my favorite non damascus knife. Thanks!

@@solarstorm50 you like this guy me over the cobra? Man you just keep going on the cutting edge turnout man!

Non Damascus. Cobra for Damascus

I think parallel, but if it is a smaller bowie 5-6" I would look at a cross draw. This looks good, but with a big bowie, I found it stuck out too far. The idea behind the scout draw is that it is out of the way. With a big knife, it knocks around quite a bit.

Thank you very much!

Thank you

Thanks, I really like this build

The assembly is easy. my fingers were numb from using the jeweler's files. Thank you

Thanks Michael. I cant really find a reason for a take down other than its cool get that perfect fit.

The handle is Epe Wood, some call it Iron wood. It actually sinks in water it is so dense.

Had to finish this first, but I like it. Didnt think there would be a big difference betwee 16T and 12T but I was wrong...

Thanks! I always like etching. You can see I was chasing a bit of decarbe that I had to polish off with the 1500 grit sandpaper.