my hand forged cable damascus

[rotor]

here it is hope this works forged this oone myself http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=931260&a=6805011&p=22867653

[This message has been edited by rotor (edited 06-16-2000).]

[This message has been edited by rotor (edited 06-17-2000).]

 

[TJ Smith]

I L I K E that. how about a little detail. I'm about ready to try damacus and that pattern looks great.
Take Care
TJ

 

[rotor]

its 8"in OL 1 1/4"W flat ground acid etched in hot viniger the handles are bola wood which my nieghbor mike cooper gave me. i forgewelded this from apiece of crane cable i got out of a dumster from a constuction site it looked like it had been buried for several years i cleaned it up i spark tested it and did a tap test after bringing it to critical temp then quenching it work the cable broke with light taps to my surprise i think the cable has two types of steel in it as you can see from the pattern. it cuts like crazy chopped on a 4x4 post about 50 time no nicks or dent and would still shave.

 

[mikeS]

Rotor, you did good.

 

[Darrel Ralph]

Great Job
that shape works well with the pattern also!


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[rotor]

thanks all.Now on to the next project?

 

[L6steel]

That is one fine looking knife!! Can't wait till I can make my own damascus!!

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