Posting 2 of my JS blades

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A few of my lame ass friends were not able to make it to blade this year. So here are 2 of the knives I submitted for judging this year. The first is in the Samuel Bell style. 1086HC clay coated integral blade with silver/nickel mokume fittings, fossil walrus ivory handle raised panels and checkered with 96 gold pins per side. The second is in the Price-SF style. O6 blade, water quenched, with silver/nickel mokume handles, fittings, shield, and scabbard. Gold backed tortise with 18k studs. Both knives are completely take down.
My first posting of picts. Matt Diskin
 
Matt, those are a couple of damn nice knives, but I gotta ask a stupid question. Why would you water quench a steel that is an Oil hardening steel? Why would you need to might be an even better question?
 
Matt,
Very cool knives you have there. Having seen these in Atlanta, I can report that this guy does very clean, precise work. Congrats again on your JS stamp.
JP
 
Those are among the most impressive JS test knives I've seen. Gorgeous work. No wonder your lame ass friends didn't want to come - you'd make 'em look bad ;)

Congratulations on a well earned JS rating.

But I have to ask - given the sensitivity and attention recently given the "no damascus" rule on JS test knives, did anyone give you a hard time or even mention your use of mokume (which, afterall, could be called a non-ferrous damascus)? Obviously it appears to be done exceptionally well, and compliments the knives nicely. I'm just curious if there was any controversy and/or if it should still be avoided by other prospective testers next year...
 
Those knives are breathtaking! Im sorry I was so preoccupied while I was in the test room. I wish I had known the caliber of knives that were in the same room with me. On second thought , maybe its best I did'nt know. :D I probably would have hung my head and sneaked away! Lin
 
Both of those are stunning. I am with Wulf on them since they have to be the nicest J.S. test knives I have seen in a long time if ever.

Congratulations Matt!
 
I got to look at these up close and they were very nice.
Matt congrats for not getting thrown out, with the mokume ;) you should have won an award.

Don Hanson lll
 
I want to ask him the same question about water quenching O-6, Danbo, he was not answering his phone today.

I personally put a wager on Matt getting the Peck Award, but that was personal pride in the work, and maybe not a realistic expectation. The knives don't have the "look" the ABS is going for in the JS realm.

They are clean and crisp, Matt made the mokume gane himself out of nickel silver/sterling, and the thought was that it was going to be tough going in, what with the "no damascus" rule. It was not mentioned during the "review" phase, but it was mentioned AFTERwards that JS applicants next year might consider NOT using mokume in JS knife submissions. Matt also submitted two folding knives that were done with his usual attention to detail, and superlative mechanics. Matt is no "newbie" knifemaker, and he really does not owe any fealty to one individual MS. He has studied with Butch Vallotton, Steve Schwarzer, Ed Schempp and a host of other guys, while having an entirely unique style.

It makes me proud to call him friend, the work that he does, ABS or no ABS.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Lame ass friends are lame! What kind of **** wouldn't come to check those out!?!?! ;)

Those are rock'n Matt!!!

Muy bueno Sanchez Dirty! :D
-Nick-
 
Those are two of the most complex (and stunning) JS test knives I have seen - Congratulations! I am intrigued to hear what sort of reaction they got in judging, because those are really pushing the envelope for that particular arena, which in my mind can only be good for the collectors amongst us :eek: :D

Cheers,

Stephen
 
Kohai999 said:
The knives don't have the "look" the ABS is going for in the JS realm.
STeven Garsson
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What look are you speaking of Steve? Fisk ?

Absolutely stunning work Matt.
 
Danbo-- the reason I have moved to quenching in water is simple. It allows me to achieve the same hardnesses I get with oil, but I am quenching from a much lower temp. The O6 was quenched from around 1420F and rockwelled in the mid 60's. After tempering back to the high 50's I end up with the same tempered martinsite achieved with the oil quench but never question any grain growth on the final heat. I take no credit for this knowledge, the fact is that I was quite skeptical when I was first explained this by Don Fogg. But it does work. Randall Graham explains it well on his website.

As for the mokume... I think it has been made perfectly clear that there is not to be any damascus steel (or anything resembling damscus steel) used on any part of the knives submitted for judging. Up until the time that BR posted this on the ABS website last march there was quite a bit of uncertanty on the subject and the best answers I could get from people in the know was that it was "not advisable." Would I advise it for next years judging? No- it was an issue and after dealing with the physical, mental and finacial commimitment it takes to go for your stamp, it is certainly not worth the risk. That said, I do not discourage anyone from exploring this craft in any aspect as long as they are working to their best abilities. The JS test is a benchmark that recognizes the quality level of craftsmanship. The bladesmith sets this benchmark and must be comfortable with the level of quality leaving their shop.
Thanks to all for all the kind words.. JP I enjoyed seeing your JCrookes bowie. Super clean! Look forward to seeing what you do with the Fredrick H. for next year. Matt
 
I know this is an old thread, but I missed it an just wanted to comment that I think those are two of the best looking JS knives I have ever seen.
 
For some stupid reason I missed this thread initially. Matt - those are the best JS-submitted knives I've ever seen. I wished the pictures were bigger and higher definition though.
 
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