Sankel Knives

Here's a knife I finished recently. Its blade was forged at the Intro to Bladesmithing course at the New England School of Metalwork, taught by Timothy Potier. It is my first attempt at inlaying a piece of copperwork into a knife handle (ironwood), and while it didn't turn out perfectly, I am quite satisfied with the result. At this point in my journey as an artist (currently using knives as a medium), I intend to follow the road of more and more elaborate and refined work, becoming competent in as many skillsets as possible. For this knife, I used chasing and repousse to punch and shape the copper into the medallion-like pieces.
I hope you all like this knife, and I apologize for the less than ideal photography, I unfortunately was unable to take pictures with my usual setup as I was rushed for time.

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Any comments and feedback is appreciated (and don't hold back on any criticism too).
I also hope to have a couple more knives finished up soon that will be up for sale.
 

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Peter James said:
Here's a knife I finished recently. Its blade was forged at the Intro to Bladesmithing course at the New England School of Metalwork, taught by Timothy Potier. It is my first attempt at inlaying a piece of copperwork into a knife handle (ironwood), and while it didn't turn out perfectly, I am quite satisfied with the result. At this point in my journey as an artist (currently using knives as a medium), I intend to follow the road of more and more elaborate and refined work, becoming competent in as many skillsets as possible. For this knife, I used chasing and repousse to punch and shape the copper into the medallion-like pieces.
I hope you all like this knife, and I apologize for the less than ideal photography, I unfortunately was unable to take pictures with my usual setup as I was rushed for time.

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Any comments and feedback is appreciated (and don't hold back on any criticism too).
I also hope to have a couple more knives finished up soon that will be up for sale.
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Beautiful job young man.......

Blade and pants are fantastic...... Your work is excellent and you and it will only keep RISING to the top..😉......👍
 
Dawkind said:
Very nice my friend… :cool:
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Thanks a lot!

jfk1110 said:
Beautiful job young man.......

Blade and pants are fantastic...... Your work is excellent and you and it will only keep RISING to the top..😉......👍
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I appreciate the encouragement and all the compliments you've given to really everyone showing their work here on the forums.
 
Peter James said:
Here's a knife I finished recently. Its blade was forged at the Intro to Bladesmithing course at the New England School of Metalwork, taught by Timothy Potier. It is my first attempt at inlaying a piece of copperwork into a knife handle (ironwood), and while it didn't turn out perfectly, I am quite satisfied with the result. At this point in my journey as an artist (currently using knives as a medium), I intend to follow the road of more and more elaborate and refined work, becoming competent in as many skillsets as possible. For this knife, I used chasing and repousse to punch and shape the copper into the medallion-like pieces.
I hope you all like this knife, and I apologize for the less than ideal photography, I unfortunately was unable to take pictures with my usual setup as I was rushed for time.

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Any comments and feedback is appreciated (and don't hold back on any criticism too).
I also hope to have a couple more knives finished up soon that will be up for sale.
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I really appreciate the distal taper you have on that blade. Most knives don't feature that nowadays, so keep it up!
 
The Zieg said:
I really appreciate the distal taper you have on that blade. Most knives don't feature that nowadays, so keep it up!
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Thanks a lot! The distal taper is something that I'd say is one of the benefits of forging blades to shape. Of course, it can be achieved through stock removal, but its far easier to grind in a distal taper when it's already forged in.
 
Peter James said:
Thanks a lot!


I appreciate the encouragement and all the compliments you've given to really everyone showing their work here on the forums.
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As a.person with with the artistic ability of a stepped on turd I firmly believe in acknowledging a job well done...
Its a pleasure to see you and all these others makers work and their progression..... Just wish I could buy em ALL...😉

What's B & P.....🤔.....????
 
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