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Here's a knife I recently received from Chris Moss, an up-and-coming 20-year-old bladesmith from Virginia. In addition to being a full-time college student, he has an apprenticeship in a machine shop at a nearby NASA facility. He started forging two years ago and makes a couple knives a month in his spare time. He seems to have come a long way very quickly.
He also happens to one of BladeForum's very own. He hangs out in the Makers Forums here on BFC (forum name knifemaker87), as well on Don Fogg's forums. He makes a wide variety of knives - everything from rustic pieces to Japanese-style knives and swords, fighters, and utility pieces.
As for my knife, Chris calls it a shiv dagger. Here are the spec:
The fit and finish are far beyond anything I would expect from someone with his exerience. The plunge lines are uniform, the top grind has a dead-straight center line with symetrical grinds on either side, and the back side has a perfectly flat grind. The transition between the blade to handle and the handle to pommel are almost imperceptible. The wood is beautiful, and is complimented by the blackened copper pommel cap. He certainly achieved the antique look he wanted. Oh yeah, there's also that beautiful hamon on both sides. He has a terrific eye for design. He's a maker to keep your eye on in coming years.
It's something a little different than what we normally see on the forums. I hope you enjoy it.
I haven't had a chance to take pictures of my own, so these are Chris' pics.
He also happens to one of BladeForum's very own. He hangs out in the Makers Forums here on BFC (forum name knifemaker87), as well on Don Fogg's forums. He makes a wide variety of knives - everything from rustic pieces to Japanese-style knives and swords, fighters, and utility pieces.
As for my knife, Chris calls it a shiv dagger. Here are the spec:
- OAL 11.25"
- Blade length: 4.75", sharpened along both edges
- Blade width: 7/8"
- Steel: Forged W1
- Handle: stablized Redwood burl with a darkened copper pommel cap
- Full-length tang
- Triform grind
- Water quenched
- Koa wood slip sheath with mosaic pins
The fit and finish are far beyond anything I would expect from someone with his exerience. The plunge lines are uniform, the top grind has a dead-straight center line with symetrical grinds on either side, and the back side has a perfectly flat grind. The transition between the blade to handle and the handle to pommel are almost imperceptible. The wood is beautiful, and is complimented by the blackened copper pommel cap. He certainly achieved the antique look he wanted. Oh yeah, there's also that beautiful hamon on both sides. He has a terrific eye for design. He's a maker to keep your eye on in coming years.
It's something a little different than what we normally see on the forums. I hope you enjoy it.
I haven't had a chance to take pictures of my own, so these are Chris' pics.
