3rd and 4th completed and some in the works

Mark Van Loon

Mark Van Loon

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just finished up my 3rd and 4th projects, this one is a letter opener for my wife, specs:
10 1/4" OAL
6" blade
thunderforged damascus
laminated abalone handle
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the pattern
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overall shape

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and the handle
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next one is a fighter i just got done last night, specs:
12 1/2" OAL
7 1/4" blade
1065 steel clay coated, hand rubbed to 2000 grit
tiger maple handle
brass guard, satin finished, loveless bolts
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another
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one more
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last one
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and here is some stuff i am working on right now
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any input or feedback will be greatly appreciated, thanks for looking
 
Nice Work :)
Thats a hell of a letter opener, I think it could open just about anything you wanted, and maybe some things you didn't ;)
 
Very Nice grinds,they look even and crisp,looks like a well put together package.
You are off to a very bright start.
Your photos are very good as well.takeing good knife photos is just about as hard as making the knife.
Job well done.:)
 
What an effort for a 3rd and 4th knife. I especially like the fighter - just beautifully executed. And you sure didn't skimp on the challenges - the dagger grind, the clay-coated edge hardening, great looking finish ! Looking forward to more from your capable hands. Jason.
 
actually Jason i kinda cheated on the dagger grind on the letter opener,...i did it by hand, just used some files for the whole thing, its such a narrow and thin blade for me i felt i would have better control with just files.
 
Hey man, thats not cheating, thats doing what needed to be done to get the result you wanted, with the skills and equipment you had. And it looks like you nailed it. I'm looking for that thumbs up icon, but can't find it ... Merry XMas. Jason.
 
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