What Are You Bringing To Art Of Steel

[Bigfattyt]

What does the cutting competition entail? Is it like the Bladesport, where there are 2x4''s and rope, and bottles, etc?

 

[Ben Seward]

Jerry Fisk and JR Cook are planning it. There will probably be some surprise cuts. To the best of my memory in the last competition the course was a double 1 inch rope cut with extra points if you dropped the rope in the bucket, a timed 2×4 cut, cut a flexy straw poked in a board without braking over the joint, cut 1 inch rope hanging by an upholstery thread without breaking the thread, stabbing water bottles through openings in a birdhouse (the birdhouse of death), water bottle cut with 1 point per bottle cut...all or nothing, and cutting a piece of note paper top to bottom with no tears. Might have missed a cut in there somewhere but you get the idea.

 

[Allen Newberry]

Here's the knife I'll be using in the cutting competition.

Man that thing is cool!

 

[Chris Montgomery]

For those who will be available and would like to learn, Bill Carlile will be giving a sharpening demonstration at the Arkansas Historic Museum @ 10:00 AM on Friday. He will probably be around after that and at the show. I am looking forward to the whole show.

I know there are some makers that are working on something special for the show. I hope they get images up for us to see.

Chris

 

[lwrhea]

Here's some parts. Does that count?

 

[RogerP]

That guard is a spectacular work of art, Lin.

 

[lwrhea]

Thanks Roger.

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Counts for sure! I enjoy seeing your forged guards. Thanks for sharing that.

Chris

 

[Ben Seward]

A new twist on an old theme...zirconium, titanium and stag???

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With a titanium flower

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[RogerP]

I like that a whole bunch Ben - really nice detail work on the butt cap.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Here's some parts. Does that count?

Enough parts to tell that's going to be very special knife.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Great looking knife Ben. I particularly like the overall profile.

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Gary, I didn't intend to overlook your competition cutter. Very nicely done.

Very nice work Ben. That Titanium over the Zirconium is very attractive. I like how your blending materials.

Chris

 

[Bob Ohlemann]

I'm getting a little concerned as we get closer to the show. I've been sick most of this week and have got nothing done. I have five started (3 folders, 2 forged fixed)and at various levels of completion. This one is closest to being finished.

Bob

2016-02-06_08-31-55 by Bob, on Flickr

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Nice work Bob. I hope you're feeling better. Looking forward to seeing your work at the show.

Chris

 

[bbingenheimer]

Great stuff Ben / Lin / Bob. I'm looking forward to seeing what your bringing.

One more ready for my table. Chiron with Zirc / Amber stag / Radial W's Damascus. This one will not be sporting a pocket clip.







Bing

 

[Bob Ohlemann]

Very Nice Bruce. Karen told me to tell you, she likes it as well.

Bob

 

[Chris Montgomery]

Very nice Bing. I prefer it without the pocket clip. Can't wait to see that one.

Chris

 

[Dawkind]

That's so fine, Bing....really going to hate missing everyone and this marvelous line up of cutlery.

 

[Taylormadeknives]

I'll be cutting with this one. My first time cutting or setting up a table. Should be fun!