My signature barlow

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Figured that was your inspiration and had googled that exact pair before my comment. Although it's not very scientific or exact, I held a ruler up to the WW bolsters to measure the ratio of the centerline distance from the left of the stamp to the cover compared to the right of the stamp to the "pinched" line. That ratio is about 1 to 3. Did the same with yours and the ratio is almost 1 to 6. The angle of the photo and wide angle lens may make it look like a larger amount on the screen than it is in real life. Realizing the pivot pin comes into play, does the stamp have to be lazered before peening the pivot or could it be done after peening? I'm a tough critic and appreciate you being receptive to inputs, some makers are overly sensitive.

L lithicus IMO the lined bolster on the Schrade exacerbates the lopsidedness of the stamp imo.
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I'm certainly not going to say it couldn't be lasered after everything is done but I'm not going to risk doing it that way. The laser does produce a fair amount of heat. In my process I take great care to mitigate heat by using an aluminum plate as a heat sink and using a special gel that helps reduce and control heat during hot metal work. My main concern is letting the bolster get hot enough that the solder blows out and the bolster pops loose. Anyway, I do appreciate the input. I'll never claim my execution to be perfect and I'm always trying to improve. I am quite proud of the work on this one particularly the signature stamp. No 2 are ever exactly alike so well see how the next one turns out. ;)
 
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I am quite proud of the work on this one particularly the signature stamp.
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As you should be Jason matey.

I think the Bolster Stamp is a Brave idea, but Barlows beg for this with that long empty Bolster.

Seeing your inspiration from the Wilfred Barlow's is so understandable.

I think Knife collecting. buying and especially making is a very personal thing.

Very cool listening to the Podcast with you and Mike and Neal discussing the Workshop techniques and problems that arise, the wins- it's all very inspirational. Having you explain the Laser and just how careful you have to be and the processes involved with the Lasering certainly educates me - where as before I thought " Oh you just put in the Font, the size - stick whatever under the laser and press go", obviously I knew it wasn't that basic of course but to hear of the details to some degree involved with just the engraving with Laser shows that there are so so many variables and so many pains that a Knife maker goes through to find what works, then on the next model the platform changes on you again.

Jason the results are superb, and as you say its good to get feedback - and good to explain that point of topic from the Makers side as well. Someone like Chief who has some stunning Customs, Chief is one of the good guys here and I appreciated reading and learning that little bit more through such discussions.

I heard Charlie on the Podcast say that he must get you guys to make him a HJ.

Jason your HJ you made for unclekurty unclekurty that he displayed was simply stunning, I am excited about your future because already one would say you have made it - but I know you from only how you talk about your goals and expectations you put on yourself and know you wont stop here - that drive is what makes people succeed.

Edited: Sorry this must have read funny while I was editing this post 🤔
 
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I also think the bolster stamp is great. What a beautiful knife. The stamp adds some history. I liked the Cattle Punch after Jason posted a picture here but after diving into some posts I learned about its history. That made the knife more appealing to me. And it’s a top notch build in my novice opinion. I’m proud to own a fine knife by Jason. And I like posting pictures of it. Hope you don’t mind…here’s another:
 

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