J.D. Smith brut de forge Fusion

[Lorien]

J.D. Smith is a man steeped in fusion. From music to politics to art, his mind is open to the possibilities that come with welcoming diverse inputs, and his art displays his ability to bring cohesion to apparently disparate elements in gloriously intriguing fashion.

This is what he had to say about this piece;

A Brute from a bit earlier last month.... some new shots w/ close-ups of the steel.

I have blended and forged several species of patterning into this blade's steel. The result is something extremely organic and flowing, with a multitude of varying shades of greys and blacks.

Each "stream of patterning" has a subtlely different and unique character owing to the differences in the steel's carbon and alloy profiles.
























There will be updates to this thread, as J.D. further explores the possibilities found in the brut de forge approach to custom cutlery.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Very nice package!

However, I must admit that I was a bit skeptical about the sheath early on, it turned out quite elegant and special.

You must be very pleased!

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice

 

[Lorien]

this knife is not the same one as the one in the WiP thread, although I believe it's found a home in Canada as well

 

[kevin -the professor]

still a very nice knife

 

[Lorien]

This piece here I wanted SO BAD! Right up my trail

 

[Lorien]

J.D. is a veteran of the Vietnam War, a war that recently and finally claimed the life of my own father, so today I would just like to acknowledge these things and share some inspiration with you all.

 

[Highlander86]

Woww very very nice knives!

 

[Shawn Hatcher]

J.D. is a veteran of the Vietnam War, a war that recently and finally claimed the life of my own father, so today I would just like to acknowledge these things and share some inspiration with you all.

Heartfelt condolences for your loss, Lorien.

J.D is certainly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing his work with us.

 

[Lorien]

thanks Shawn, that's greatly appreciated.

Glad you are finding something you like here