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Title: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on August 06, 2015, 08:49:00 AM: Something a bit different for me to do - Turkish Twist.
Lots of work, and most of the billet ends up on the floor!
I forged a billet of 48 layers and then drew it out into five equal lengths.
I'm ready to weld up the bar today.

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/tt1-i-2_zpsfi2epnu0.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/tt1-i-2_zpsfi2epnu0.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/tt1-g-2_zpsfnprrk6b.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/tt1-g-2_zpsfnprrk6b.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/tt1-k-2_zps0uu8o5zv.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/tt1-k-2_zps0uu8o5zv.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/tt1-j-1-2_zpsg2pynr0n.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/tt1-j-1-2_zpsg2pynr0n.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/tt1-o-2_zpsdjkf3bvn.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/tt1-o-2_zpsdjkf3bvn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 06, 2015, 09:40:00 AM: Cant wait. :clapper:
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on August 06, 2015, 05:37:00 PM: Now I know why Jerry Rados is always grouchy.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 06, 2015, 07:17:00 PM: Oh no :saywhat:
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on August 06, 2015, 08:45:00 PM: It's just a whole lot of work.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 13, 2015, 07:54:00 AM: How's this one going Karl?
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on August 13, 2015, 08:37:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Lin Rhea:
How's this one going Karl?
Everything - most everything - is just fine.
In fact, it's turning out so well that I'm thrilled.
I got ready to harden it yesterday and was pre-setting my heat treat oven for tempering and something wasn't right with the controller.
After a little investigation, the circuit board is corrupt, so I had to order a new one.
I decided to not harden the knife until I get that back up and running on Saturday.

Not sure if you saw my comments on Facebook, but in the heat of passion - being my first time - I twisted all of the bars the same direction on the first billet.
So, I had to make another entire billet, forge everything down and twist it all the other direction.
The good news, of course, is that I now have enough Turkish for another knife.
I even made one of my small billets, but ended up with a full 9" fighter that I had to smash down to stay under 2" wide.
I'm excited.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 13, 2015, 10:57:00 AM: It sounds like it's going your way. Take some pictures as you go.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on August 13, 2015, 05:17:00 PM: My buddy - Bobby Matherly - will be over Saturday when I harden it.
I'll get some pictures then.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on August 13, 2015, 10:18:00 PM: I had a customer off Trad Gang stop by on his way to Canada for a fishing trip.
We wanted to see the Turkish so I did a quick etch on the unhardened blade.
It leaves a little to the imagination right now, but you'll get the idea.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TTa-tg_zpswvbnmc79.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TTa-tg_zpswvbnmc79.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TTb-tg_zps1qbcnowj.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TTb-tg_zps1qbcnowj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: just_a_hunter on August 13, 2015, 10:58:00 PM: Wow.. Can't wait.

Todd
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 14, 2015, 08:14:00 AM: Looks great Karl. :campfire:
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Thadbow on August 14, 2015, 04:43:00 PM: That is awesome! I am really drawn to that cross pattern you have running up along the edge.
Love that portable I-beam cart you have also!
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: gudspelr on August 15, 2015, 12:23:00 AM: Suuuuuper cool :) . Love Turkish Twist...

Jeremy
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Track on August 15, 2015, 10:40:00 AM: Looking goooood!
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on August 16, 2015, 05:43:00 PM: I truly am quite pleased with how she came out:

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2d-2_zpsqfkjyofc.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2d-2_zpsqfkjyofc.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2a-2_zps0z8zatao.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2a-2_zps0z8zatao.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2c-2_zpsei50bwxj.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2c-2_zpsei50bwxj.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2e-2_zpsfsyjhuja.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2e-2_zpsfsyjhuja.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2h-2_zps0j5y7fjc.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2h-2_zps0j5y7fjc.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2i-2_zpswvebba76.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2i-2_zpswvebba76.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2f-2_zps5hneb2mm.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2f-2_zps5hneb2mm.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/TT2g-2_zps2ztlkgww.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/TT2g-2_zps2ztlkgww.jpg.html)
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: just_a_hunter on August 16, 2015, 05:52:00 PM: :eek:

Todd
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 16, 2015, 09:22:00 PM: It's a beauty!
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: KSCATTRAPR on August 16, 2015, 11:06:00 PM: Wow, that's simply amazing!
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Track on August 16, 2015, 11:33:00 PM: Beautiful. Something truly different from any pattern I've seen.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Fallguy on August 17, 2015, 09:40:00 PM: Very nice there Karl. Can't wait until number rolls up on your list.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Steve Nuckels on August 19, 2015, 08:30:00 PM: Wow, that Damascus looks "alive"

Steve
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Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: akaboomer on August 20, 2015, 12:21:00 AM: Looks great Karl. I can't wait to see it.

Chris
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Doug Campbell on August 22, 2015, 01:52:00 PM: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

More please...
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Ray Hammond on September 07, 2015, 08:06:00 PM: Karl that looks like it's breathing!!! Really nice.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: benny on September 07, 2015, 08:29:00 PM: I like that.Truly is unique.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Stickbow98 on September 07, 2015, 08:34:00 PM: One of the most stunning blades I've ever seen! :notworthy:
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kbaknife on September 07, 2015, 08:37:00 PM: I will have this done in a few days after i hot-blue the Damascus and the guard.
Pictures - soon.
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: Fallguy on September 08, 2015, 09:24:00 PM: :campfire:
Title: Re: A new project for me
Post by: kevinbarry on September 11, 2015, 12:38:00 PM: Very unique patten.I like it a lot!