First Ivory Handled Knife & Finally Finished Sheath

Dave Kelly

Dave Kelly

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I asked for advice here, on this ivory handle a while back and thought I would post the recently finished rest of the knife and the just finished Longesque (my interpretation anyway!) sheath.

I need to learn how to do composite (think that's what they're called) photos so I can use 1 or 2 instead of so many separate photos, plus done correctly they look great!

Thanks, comments or ?s welcomed,
Dave


Just realized it's my 5 year anniversary here on Blade Forums, amazing how fast that went!!


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Wow, very sweet package. It really turned out fantastic!
 
Thanks Erik!

How did you do your hamon? im going to be trying my first, soon
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Hi JT, Don't know how far back to begin but I'll assume you're using mid to high carbon with lower end manganese steel, reliable heat source and proper quench medium, I applied roughly 1/16" of clay to the upper portion of the blade and over the spine then heat treat.
I take the blade to near mirror, multiple (this one probably has 6,7 ? can't remember but you'll see) 5-10 second ferric chloride dips (4-1 water - f/c), between dips I rub with a used 2000 grit paper and Flitz metal polish. I finished with a pink no-scratch crushed and mixed with lamp oil rub on the line and below, when I was happy with it I put on a light 800 grit hand finish.
Hope that made sense, if not, please let me know.

Thanks,
Dave
 
I have to say it really is a great work of art there and the patience you have in doing that finish is commendable.
 
Hi Dave,

When I saw a thread with your name attached to it I went yippee inside and quickly opened it. I think its just great that I could look at that knife and know it was yours, even if I hadn't seen your name! Amazing, absolutely stunning workmanship: design, materials and execution!!!

All he best, Phil
 
That is the best knife I've seen on the forums in about a year or more. At least considering my tastes, it is.
 
That's a museum piece, G. Design and execution on the knife are on point, but that sheath is insane. Well done. ©
 
My gosh that ticks so many boxes of what I like. I am definitely going to keep an eye out for your stuff in the future. The detail and hamon are awe inspiring!

It would look great in one of those composite photos. I bet lots of people would use them as screensavers. Here is one I found on the net of a antique S&W similar to mine(I have a .44 though) for anyone who is interested in what a composite photo is but really it is just an excuse to post a cool photo.
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I would definitely do the same to a composite photo of your knives ,IE post them anywhere I could find an excuse to because so many people I know would love it.
 
what no exploded view on this one
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No, no explosions this time :) thanks!

Thanks Unsub, I was thinking more of the kind with no boxes where you have to outline the different images and work in layers so it ends up all one photo........I tried it a couple times but couldn't do a clean job of outlining so I gave up (temporarily).
I really like the one you posted though, of course it may be that beautiful S&W:thumbup: I'll try one like this, it looks like it may be a little easier.

Thanks Frank!

Dave
 
Amazing knife!

Amusing montage of the pistol from unsub. My great grandfather's pistol is that model and patent date S&W. unfortunately my uncle put a cartridge with modern powder in it and onioned the barrel :(

I now have a completely non-firable paperweight

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