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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Lin Rhea on November 30, 2015, 08:47:00 AM
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This is a pretty big Bowie with some stacked Walnut which I dyed with leather dye and sealed with Danish Oil. The 10-1/2 inch blade is of 80crv2 steel. The fittings are forged stainless.
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Beautiful work, Lin.
Darren
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Beautiful knife Lin. I like that idea of stacked wood. I've stacked cork but never thought of stacking wood. Idea makes for all sorts of combinations. I'm always amazed at how you make me see things differently! Thanks...Jeff
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I really like the look of this Knife Lin, the walnut looks just like new stacked leather. The little bit of forge marks sure makes the rest of the knife so perfect.
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Just awesome, I love the forge marks left in the blade. Pretty neat handle as well.
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Thank you gentlemen. :campfire:
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I can't find a single thing that isn't just right on that knife...everything belongs and complements each other. Of course, I haven't seen a knife of yours yet that the same thing couldn't be said for. I think the forge marks on the blade make the handle stand out and visa versa...they balance each other very, very well. Your attention to detail and the execution you achieve are really beyond top shelf.
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WOW.......just beautiful!!!
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Thanks.
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Mr. Lin I could skin a deer with just the clip. That is Impressive! Thanks for posting
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That knife is simply amazing!
Thanks for sharing that with us Lin!
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My goodness. I never get tired of seeing your work and always look forward to seeing more. I can't get enough.
Todd
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Another perfect knife from you! Love the stacked walnut. Looks like leather only better. Did you use two different shades of dye?
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Man I would love to own that. You sir are a master craftsman, no pun intended to the ABS certification.
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Man I would love to own that. You sir are a master craftsman, no pun intended to the ABS certification.
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Thanks guys.
Bodork, When I stacked the layers of walnut, I tuned each piece 90 degrees from each other. Just alternated them. This means that the light reflects off of the pieces different but in a regular pattern. The stain is the same.
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As always, a beautiful knife. Every one you turn out is more fetching than the last one.
Murray
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I sure do like the look of walnut!
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That's a beauty, Lin! Wow!
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Another great knife. I agree with the others on that stacked handle.
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Lin, you are one of my favorite makers, this is another great example of your exceptional work. I realize how difficult it is to develop and define your own style. In a sea of makers you have a recognizable and notable style.
I like that you forge your stainless guards, but caps, etc.
I really enjoyed seeing you and your work at the Blade Show, very robust and powerful blades!
Lin, what size steel do you buy to end up with a big blade like that?
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
ABS AP
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Lin thanks for posting all the pictures and being so active on the board. I really enjoy seeing your masterful work!
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Thanks for the generous comments guys.
Steve, I started with some bar steel from Aldo Bruno about .340 X 1-1/2. As you mentioned, I like hefty blades but not in excess, in my opinion. I forged it to thickness since it has the forged finish on top and sides. It's about 5/16 at the ricasso. Forging it to two inches wide takes concentrating your directional blows into the width, then bump the ricasso up some if need be.
My shop is lean on machinery and heavy on forging to shape. That's why I got into the habit of forging my stainless. Necessity has shaped my methods to a degree. It's bound to affect the over all look and feel of the work as a body.
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The sun finally came out so I played around with some cell phone pictures.
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That's nice!
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WOW!
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I wish you'd make a calendar with pictures of your knives every month. I could look at your knives everyday all year long.
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Thanks
I just got my sheath in.
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How does one go about purchasing a knife and sheath like that ?
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Just contact me if you like. you can message me here or from my website. www.rheaknives.com (http://www.rheaknives.com)