Ws 'n' Ws

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

David, I started with a 12 layer billet - 1/4"+ 1095 and multiple layers of 15N20.
Welded, drawn out and re-stacked to 36. Tripled it.
Drew out a ways, turned 90 degrees and crushed the Ws.
Drew that bar out, tripled it, re-stack and weld, drew out, and then either doubled or tripled that, cut and re-stack and weld.
Drew out to maybe 7/16", forged blade profile, layed out and cut in ladders.
Smashed 'er flat and called it a day.

Who would have thought such a great pattern was so simple to make!

 

[B . Buxton]

Thats a real beauty Karl, you've got one happy customer, he'll think Christmas came early. :thumbup:

Bill

 

[Phillip Patton]

Really nice piece, Karl. I think that may be my favorite of yours so far.

 

[jdm61]

"Simple" but easy to make dumb mistakes, like forgetting which way you had the billet turned. Ask me how I know. Good looking knife, Karl.:thumbup:

Who would have thought such a great pattern was so simple to make!

 

[manix J]

Ironwood and a excellent Damascus pattern! What more do ya want!

Jeff