Carved damascus

atakach

atakach

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This is one I have been working on off and on for a while and plan to do alot more of this type of work ,as it is something that interests me quite a bit. It is 1095 and 15n20 twist I welded up. After welding I surface ground the bar and started carving the billet to what I have now. There is still alot of polishing, aand all has to be done by hand , so as to not wash out the lines of the piece.

I hogged most of the material off with carbide burs, and then used alot of little files and different sanding pads and blocks.

Here's what i got so far:

Roughed out

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After I cleaned up and evened out the sides.

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Starting to sand out the tool marks

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killstew said:
Looks like a great start for a art knife. What are your plans for it?
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Well to finish it soon I hope, :o

But actually I have spoke with a very well known engraver who has agreed to work on the piece, but I will refrain from dropping names.....not my style:barf:......at least till I decide if that is the route I am going to go with it.

If not I may inset something into the flats on each side, I just am not sure at this point, kinda been winging it so far:o


-andrew
 
now you're talkin! That's some good progression to see:cool:
 
You are fearless Andrew! This is going to be good, I look forward to the finish of this knife. These are the projects that take you to new levels in your art and craftsmanship.
 
Very cool Andrew!! Nice design. Can't wait to see it Etched out and finished:thumbup:
 
Oh, that's looking great! A cut above.
Have you seen Wolfgang Loerchner's work?
Reminds a bit of that, and that's saying something.
 
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