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Just to let you guys know why I did a broken anvil.....I was feeling very broken when I got sick and felt like I was just being patched up by the doctors and thus I wanted a logo to show how I was feeling...would have made a great tat for me to remembeer this perioed in my life,but as I said I feel that I shouldnt push anything now as I dont heal quick like I used to so I will leave the tats to you others and just wish I could get one.

Get the tat if thats what you want as someday you may not be able to get one,I have been trying to figure one out since my first 20 years ago (it was a dare done on my ankle) I just have never found one I wanted for life as I see to many I like,I would have gotten the broke anvil years ago if I would have thought about it then...oh well I will settle for a new logo and use it on shirts.

Bruce
 
To have or have not a tattoo is a personal decision, but one that should be made with thought before hand! I have two tats from the early 40's when I went into the Navy. One was of a anchor and hawser on my right forearm indicating pride of service. The other was of my initials on my upper left arm for purposes of identification. The reasons are still valid. Both have suffered the ravages of time, naturally. Funny thing is that after you have had them awhile, you can look at them and do not realize that they are there. Sort of like a freckle!!! I do know that whenever I have an appointment with the V.A. doctors that after they have seen the tats, the first question they ask is if I have ever had hepatitis. Apparently this can be a bi-product caused by tattoos thay were not done with sanitation in mind. I did spend 9 months in a hospital with hepatitis in 1954 and the V.A. seems to think the tats were responsible. Weigh your need before you jump into something that is irreversible. Sandy
 
I have no two bits to offer as it's your skin and obviously your decision... but I am curious why the bladesmith theme when you make knives via stock removal? Seems a little odd to me.

Kind of like someone who plays an electric guitar getting a cello inked on their skin :)

I take it back... in your situation I would recommend the money go to equipment. When you're a well established maker with a shop full of equipment and are flush with green, then get your ink... or not :)
 
i love forging and did it when i lived in hawaii. but had to leave all my stuff there as it was to expensive to ship. im getting back into it. i have a huge respect for bladesmiths. i just do stock removial because thats what im set up to do. i love making damascus steel and that is one reason im getting back into it.
 
the first pic you had would make a great tattoo- funny thought for the stock removers
someone can be the first person with a kmg tat. thats hardcore!! ask rob he may chip in for some of that one, thats comitment bb
 
Tattoos are something u have to live with, i don't have any room left on my arms but, i want a Randall 1-7 tattoo. where should i get it?? haha, people look at u like a thug too, the harley and fixed blade knife probably does not help huh.. i have to get on this part of the forums more often u guys are funny, i did'nt know there was a bladesmith vs stock removal gang war.. what colors do the Stockers wear, i don't wanna get a cap popped in my ass...:D haha choose wisely.....
 
well its been about 5 months and i wanted to let every one know i go in on the 19 of this month, 2 days away. i have had time to think it over and still want it very badley. but one problem is i dont know where to get it. i know i want it on one of my arms but where. any ideas. here is my drawing.
 

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Jt, where are you located? If you are going to get that intricate of a first piece you really need to find the right tattooer. Just like knifemakers, each has their own style. I have many friends in the business and would be happy to help you locate the right artist locally. BTW most good tattooers will barter and I haven't met one yet that didn't like a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Remember though, you are not looking for a street shop. You are looking for a full custom shop.
 
Cool pic for a tattoo JT. I got a 4" tall tatt on my shoulder, above my bicep. I can show it or cover it as I want.
 
JTknives said:
i love forging and did it when i lived in hawaii. but had to leave all my stuff there as it was to expensive to ship. im getting back into it. i have a huge respect for bladesmiths. i just do stock removial because thats what im set up to do. i love making damascus steel and that is one reason im getting back into it.
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When were you in Hawaii, and where is all that stuff you left here?????????
 
i started tats when i was 14 years old in the city. i only got 5 but i hate them all. who would let a 14 year old get inked. well i think that if i was much older i would get a more tasteful tatoo. but where i am now screw tats --they can be beatiful but not having any is f****** beautiful to.
 
I looking at getting my first soon as well. I've known what I've wanted for a year or so. Just taking my time. I ordered and just got in some print-your-own-temporary-tattoo paper. It sounds pretty lame, but I don't want to rush into anything. And this way when I get it done, I can give my son some "tattoos" as well... or freak out my wife with a face tattoo.
 
I've got a half dozen tats, up to 20 years old. All are in good shape, the first one is amazing, but I had a world class artist for that one. Only one has any real bleed, but it's abstract enough it's not a problem.

If it fits in your priorities, and you want one, GET ONE. But- don't get too colorful, or too bright. Talk to a good tatoo artist, the best one you can find near enough to drive. Explain what you do, how you do it, look for what he (or she) can draw, has in a portfolio, or can think of. These people are immersed in symbols all day, every day, and can develop a good understanding of how to put them together or make a statement visually.

you don't have to have a forge, or a smith. take a knife with you, see what the artist thinks of doing a blade. think of coats of arms, too- an anvil with a crossed knife and hammer behind it would be pretty sweet. The smith is the guy wearing the ink :)
Something simple like that can form a centerpiece for the canvas if (when) you get addicted.
 
haha, I should check dates of posts! here i am months behind the conversation.

Good design! I'd be wary of getting that done too small. If it were me, with my kilted shirtless self, I'd go full size on my back. But I'm admittedly weird. Chest isn't a bad option, upper arm works as long as you do- if you let the arm go to complete flab the ink will look it.
 
its going to be all black and gray. the artist came very very highley sajested by many people that have lots of tats. he is moving at the end of the month so i wanted to get in. my question is that i dont want it small but if i make it big enought to fit my bycep and uper arm the anvil whil wrap around a bit. will that look ok?
 
Work with the artist, he'll be able to help you with the size and show you on a mirror what you'll have. Could try having him sketch it in sharpie on the other arm to get a feel for the size.
 
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a couple of examples would be the girl who gets the cute little butterfly on her backside only later in life to find "Mothra" in its place. ...
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I knew that gal!:D
 
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