Erin Burke
KnifeMaker...ish
- Joined
- May 19, 2003
- Messages
- 1,330
Good morning y'all. I finished this knife up a couple weeks ago, but had been struggling to find time to take photos.
Back in '04-'06, I was really into khukris, and spent a decent amount of time (and money) hanging around the Himalayan Imports sub-forum here on BF. In time, my interests evolved -- transitioning from the H.I. sub-forum, to the Balisong sub-forum (where I started playing with kits), then over to Shop Talk -- but I never lost interest in the khukri form.
This is not a traditional khuk... no Cho, and a long flat grind with no fullers... but, in the broader sense, I think the name still applies.
Some Stats:
Length: 13-3/4"
Blade: 7-13/16" (Tip to choil),
Weight: 350g (0.77lbs)
Steel: Differentially Heat-Treated W2
Handle: Stabilized Figured Walnut w/ Mild Steel pin
Bolster: Mild Steel
This first photo was taken in my home-made light tent. It's a decent enough image, but doesn't really bring out the activity in the walnut. Further... it wasn't until I downloaded the image that I noticed I had forgotten to darken the pin to match the fittings. Oops.
I new I should shoot a few more photos, to see if I could bring out some more detail... so I started exploring Youtube for tips on product/knife photography. That's when I stumble upon THIS little gem of a video from Andy Shinosky on light painting and product photography. He comes up with some really nice knife photos using nothing but his camera, a tripod, an iPad, a keychain flashlight and a dark room. Oh... and Photoshop.
This was my first attempt with his method.
Not too bad, but I still wanted to show more angles... and setup for multiple angles was a snap without big lights and the bulky tent.
Thanks for looking.
Erin
Back in '04-'06, I was really into khukris, and spent a decent amount of time (and money) hanging around the Himalayan Imports sub-forum here on BF. In time, my interests evolved -- transitioning from the H.I. sub-forum, to the Balisong sub-forum (where I started playing with kits), then over to Shop Talk -- but I never lost interest in the khukri form.
This is not a traditional khuk... no Cho, and a long flat grind with no fullers... but, in the broader sense, I think the name still applies.
Some Stats:
Length: 13-3/4"
Blade: 7-13/16" (Tip to choil),
Weight: 350g (0.77lbs)
Steel: Differentially Heat-Treated W2
Handle: Stabilized Figured Walnut w/ Mild Steel pin
Bolster: Mild Steel
This first photo was taken in my home-made light tent. It's a decent enough image, but doesn't really bring out the activity in the walnut. Further... it wasn't until I downloaded the image that I noticed I had forgotten to darken the pin to match the fittings. Oops.
I new I should shoot a few more photos, to see if I could bring out some more detail... so I started exploring Youtube for tips on product/knife photography. That's when I stumble upon THIS little gem of a video from Andy Shinosky on light painting and product photography. He comes up with some really nice knife photos using nothing but his camera, a tripod, an iPad, a keychain flashlight and a dark room. Oh... and Photoshop.
This was my first attempt with his method.
Not too bad, but I still wanted to show more angles... and setup for multiple angles was a snap without big lights and the bulky tent.
Thanks for looking.
Erin
