Have you guys seen J T Robbins first knife

Bruce Evans

Bruce Evans

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Thought I would help him out and post a link here to his other post.This is a absolutely outstanding Knife at any level of making but remember this is his FIRST:eek:....Makes me want to give up:D
The link gives his post with all the particulars
http://www.bladeforums.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=529669

Now some pictures:cool:

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Let him know what you think and give him a big welcome to the forums...

Bruce
 
Yep, it kills all the will to do anything. I definitely need some... no, A LOT of VODKA to forget what I've seen here.
 
I saw this on an engraving forum a month or so ago. Pretty incredible entry into knifemaking. Can't wait to see his second!
 
I call that the Captain Nemo knife ! Absolutely gorgeous !!
 
That's it, I give up. FOR SALE, One full shop of knifemaking tools! That is just too nice. He definitely is one talented individual!
 
I suddenly feel very, very inadequate. I need to buy a really, really big truck, start packing a .50 Dessert Eagle, and grow a tremendously long beard. Maybe then I won't feel like such a little girl in the world of knife making.

(no offense to all the wonderful ladies out there! ;) )

--nathan
 
Dmitry.M said:
Yep, it kills all the will to do anything. I definitely need some... no, A LOT of VODKA to forget what I've seen here.
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Dmitry, please save me a chair and some of that vodka! :eek: :p

Seriously, that is a stunning knife! My hats off to him! -Matt-
 
Welcome to BladeForums J T :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Mindblowing first knife !!! You got skills dude ! Serious skills :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
He's a jewler isnt he?

the only way I can explain a first knife like that would be the guy was a jewler for several years to bulid that kind of fitment skills...

I'm Impressed very much!
 
JS here is a quote from his other thread about himself....No mention of being a jewler though..
Bruce

"This is my first post here, as well as some pictures of my first knife.
So as a brief introduction, my name is John Robbins, and I live in the San Diego area.
As a hobby, I enjoy collecting Kentucky rifles, and over the years have done a good deal of restoration on them, both my own guns, and for others.
I’ve worked aboard ships as an engineer for many years, so when I decided to make a knife a couple years ago, a nautical theme seemed natural and appropriate.
So that’s me. "
 
i dont drink but that makes me want to. do you guys have a seat for one more vodka drinker. looks amazing like davy jones knife.
 
Very nice. It show that being a newbie does not mean you have an excuse for doing shoty work.
I think Nathan the Machinist said it best when he said

"An observation: Half of being a master at something it knowing how to take the time to do something right. It isn't so much a skill as it is a mindset."

As for you guys that feel like you suck because of J T Robbins knife is so amazing, dont feel bad, I think there is still room for you! :) I am again reminded that I need to work harder!

J T Great job! I hope you find this and show us your work in the future.
 
That is a stunning knife - first or one hundredth.

It shows what planning, and taking your time will produce. It also shows that the maker has a very well developed artistic eye and talent.

Great job,and welcome to the forums.
Stacy
 
This guy is obviously a very very skilled metal worker, intelligent and very patient. I noticed the "when I decide to build a knife several years ago" in his comments. I doubt I will never make a knife on that level. Don't believe I have the ability to envision something of that order. It does inspire me to improve my work and shows me what can be done. I doubt I personally at this point, anyway, have the patients to do the details. Don't throw up your hands, but, look at it as an inspiration.
 
Wow J T :eek:That is incredible :thumbup: Great theme,craftsmanship and choices of materials.





......kmg for sale :o:p
 
shows what the methodical approach of an engineer can do when applied to art
Damn I need to work harder!
Screw the vodka, lets break open a bottle of Pussers Navy Rum and celebrate a new shipmate. Double ration to every man, welcome aboard JT!
-Page
 
Well I’d really like to thank you guys for the great welcome here and the kind comments on my knife!
Actually, it’s all Bruce’s fault that I ever got started.
I didn’t have a clue how to make a metal sheath until I read his tutorial on how to do it. After some discussion while him to clarify a few points, I thought yeah, I can do that. Then somewhere along the line my knife changed from the San Francisco dress knife that I was gonna make, to this one. Maybe because of all the years I’ve spent at sea working various types of boats, including fishing boats.
So no, I’m not a jeweler, but do enjoy engraving although I’m not real good at it, and I have worked on original Kentucky rifles for quite some time restoring them, and that taught me patience and persistence while trying to put all the splintered wood pieces back together.
But this knife truly taxed my patience! And maybe even sanity a little! From my work, and rifle projects, I’d already learned making, soldering, filing, fitting metal parts, but grinding that dang blade was way more work, and difficult, than I ever expected, and my hats off to you guys that make them and/or grind them everyday!
The octopus, starfish, and shells I carved out of casting wax, then had cast in silver. Casting them myself just wasn’t an option due to all the $$$$ machinery required. Octopus are pretty intelligent critters and actually like to collect things, so one snitching pearls from a clam seemed an appropriate theme.
Getting it done was another matter, and the knife took me about 10 months of work to complete. But now I know how to make a silver sheath, (thanks Bruce) and won’t have to figure out how to connect the handle to the blade on the next one, so hopefully the next knife will get finished a lot quicker!
I do have an idea for another octopus knife, similar, but not the same, but the next one is going to be something different. Freshwater, instead of saltwater themed.
So I think I’ve found a new hobby! The heck with those busted up old rifles. Making a knife is infectious, and an absolute blast!
And I'll take a shot of that rum, thanks!
John
 
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