Work in Progress - Timascus & Stainless Damascus

[Bhamster]

zirconium, what next boron?

 

[Snody]

zirconium, what next boron?

Hey Friend.
Zirconium is "Whats Next"
The element name comes from the Persian word ‘zargon’ meaning gold-like.
Thanks for taking time to post.
Huge Respect from Texas.

 

[billf]

Mike

you are definitely one of a kind

Awesome job on that knife - never seen Timascus finished like that !

For younger patients, I use knee replacement components that are made of Zirconium/Niobium.
Beautiful Black pearl surface, very smooth with low friction.

keep pushing the envelope :thumbup::thumbup:

Bill Flynn

 

[Grayzer86]

That is unreal. I love the contrast between the polished, dark zirc scale and the timascus clip. Every one of these customs you put out raises the bar a bit higher. The heat colouring on that ti scale is crazy. 100%

 

[Lorien]

man do I love the information providing power of the internet!

from Wickipedia;

Compounds

The great majority of zircon is used directly in a variety of high temperature applications. This material is refractory and hard, as well as resistant to chemical attack. Because of these properties, zircon finds many applications, few of which are highly publicized. Its main use is as an opacifier, conferring a white, opaque appearance to ceramic materials. Because of its chemical resistance, zircon is also used in aggressive environments, such as moulds for molten metals. Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) is used in laboratory crucibles, metallurgical furnaces, as a refractory material,[7] and it can be sintered into a ceramic knife. Zircon (ZrSiO4) is cut into gemstones for use in jewellery.
Metal

A small fraction of the zircon is converted to the metal, which finds various niche applications. Because of zirconium's excellent resistance to corrosion, it is often used as an alloying agent in materials that are exposed to aggressive environments, such as surgical appliances, light filaments and watch cases. The high reactivity of zirconium toward oxygen, apparent only at high temperatures, is the basis of some specialised applications as explosive primers and as getters in vacuum tubes. The same behavior is probably the basis of the use of Zr nano-particles as pyrophoric material in explosive weapons such as the BLU-97/B Combined Effects Bomb for incendiary effect.

 

[Alpha Knife Supply]

so, you'd want zirconium in your pocket why?

Zirconium will only spontaneously combust with it is thinner than .020". This means only dust and small chips are a fire hazard.

Mike did an great job coloring both the Timascus and zirconium. I notice some iridescent colors in the zirconium. These colors are hard to get. The contrast of the Timascus and zirc is stunning.

Excellent work Mike! :thumbup:

 

[Kohai999]

Innovative and creative work with premium materials and hopefully a corresponding price tag, right Mike?

I love the direction that you are moving in....while I love the affordable work that you do, we both know that you are capeable of so much more, and the market WILL respond when you take that leap.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[Snody]

Innovative and creative work with premium materials and hopefully a corresponding price tag, right Mike?

I love the direction that you are moving in....while I love the affordable work that you do, we both know that you are capeable of so much more, and the market WILL respond when you take that leap.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

Thanks for pushing me so hard and thanks for being a real friend that really wants to see improvement in my life.
I appreciate the interest in you have taken in my general well being and I greatly value all the advice you have given me.

Everything you have told me has been true. Crystal Ball or Incredible Market Insight, all I know is when you talk I listen.
Talk to you soon.
Huge Respect from Texas..
Cojelo Sauve.

 

[Snody]

Zirconium will only spontaneously combust with it is thinner than .020". This means only dust and small chips are a fire hazard.

Mike did an great job coloring both the Timascus and zirconium. I notice some iridescent colors in the zirconium. These colors are hard to get. The contrast of the Timascus and zirc is stunning.

Excellent work Mike! :thumbup:

Thanks for your friendship Chuck.
Thanks for all you and your family have done for me personally and all you have done for the knife industry.
I will call you in a couple days to catch up. I have some great news.
Huge Respect from Texas.

 

[jdm61]

Great work, Mike. The multi bar timascus and zirconium make for a nice contrast. Do you have evil plans to to knives using each of the materials for both scales? The timascus really blows my mind because I have a vague idea how tough it is to forge after talking to the mad scientists from Alpha at Blade.

 

[9blades]

Absolutely amazing! I would love to have some of your work someday...well blade show is only a few hundred days away

Stay safe!

Kirby

 

[rbslaughter1]

What a good thread, Mike... I posted several days ago that I was learning a lot from your video library.. Not just "bio" stuff, but design and knife building techniques.. Seeing the finished product here, I'm truly impressed.. Exotic metal(s) alone made this a good read...

Again, that is a badass folder.... Best, Regards, Rich Slaughter

 

[opgenorf]

Killer folder. I really dig the final end put product.

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

I know there are some regulars here who have posted harsh criticism of makers using different materials with different looks on the opposite sides of the handle, and I'll admit that most of your knives in the past have not been to my taste, but I do like this one.

I guess that is why there are so many different knives and so many different makers. If we all liked the same things, how boring would that be?

Anyway, a big :thumbup: on this one, and I really look forward to seeing what you come up with going forward.

 

[Snody]

I know there are some regulars here who have posted harsh criticism of makers using different materials with different looks on the opposite sides of the handle, and I'll admit that most of your knives in the past have not been to my taste, but I do like this one.

I guess that is why there are so many different knives and so many different makers. If we all liked the same things, how boring would that be?

Anyway, a big :thumbup: on this one, and I really look forward to seeing what you come up with going forward.

Thank you so much for the kind post.
I really have alot of respect for you and I am grateful that you took time to post on my work.

Thanks again for your post and thanks to all the collectors and participants on this board.

Guys, all ships rise on an incoming tide..

Much Respect from Texas.

Without tradition, art is a flock of sheep without a shepherd. Without innovation, it is a corpse.
Winston Churchill

 

[Snowy Owl]

Very good work. I just come into a huge supply of Zirconium. I was interested in it's use in knives. I like the dark color but was wondering if you did that with heat or electrical charge. It seems to take a nice bright luster as well. Any thoughts on what i should do with 50 pounds in my office based on your experience with working it or using it for different purposes. I can use it in metal sculpture but that seems a bit frivolous at the moment.

 

[dcoffe01]

This is outstanding on so many levels, the lines, the materials, the mechanics of the detent and lock . Like you said someone is going to be very lucky to get this knife.

Dan