thought this could be cool applied to knife making

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this gave me some interesting ideas....
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/93d5/
none of which i can make real until i have unlimited funds for the equipment...
i was thinking of knife blades with intricate structures that would be not only beautiful but lightweight and stronger like a steel bridge is stronger than a solid stone bridge pound for pound...
could be interesting technology for handles, guards, even a whole knife from one piece.
plus it made me wonder about the cutting characteristics of the steel bronze combo, like serrations. not to mention using different steel alloys. iv seen a cast steel or something like this used for blades but im drawing a complete blank...

just food for thought. at least it was for me.:)
-Lou
 
Those are cool looking and it was interesting to read about the method they used to create them. Thanks for sharing.
 
That is seriously cool, and the price is right for her sculptures. Rather than having to spring for all that equipment, I wondered if she'd do commissions? So far as I could tell, she didn't say whether she does her own metal printing or sends it to a service bureau. Reading quickly through a couple of the service bureaus in her resources list, I came away with $$$ bouncing around my skull. I think it'd have to be a very intricate design to make the process valuable.

I really like this idea and might have to snag one of her pieces just to see the finish, if nothing else. ;) I sent her a note inquiring whether she does commissions and can work from a wax model. If I hear anything from her I'll let you know.
 
Here's what she said. Cool to get a reply so quickly!

"Yes, it's plain that this tech will be interesting for blade fittings.
I don't think anyone's doing it yet, so the field is clear. ;-)

That said, I don't run as a service bureau. You might try my metal
printing supplier, Prometal. They're good but not especially friendly
to new customers, however you never know what they're going to like,
so it's worth a shot. I'd also recommend contacting Scott Turner at
Scicon Technologies (scicontech.com). I don't know what he's up to
now, but when last heard from he was very interested in new
applications.

Good luck with it! Somebody really should do this.

Best regards,

-Sheba"
 
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