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Title: Large Laddered W blade
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 06, 2016, 08:31:00 AM

I should have this big knife finished before long. The blade is 12-1/2 inches. Here is a "before" photo of the blade. It took me many hours to get to that point.
    (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7755/26815553956_a5f956337f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GRAHXb)

The after photos.
    (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7674/26815556106_edc8f62957_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GRAJAf)
    (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/26815559246_7e5cd34c6b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GRAKwo)
    (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/26815562376_2c19ceecf6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GRALsm)

Title: Re: Large Laddered W blade
Post by: Fallguy on May 06, 2016, 09:41:00 AM

It is always amazing how plain those blades look until the etching is done. Can you see any of the detail in it when you are looking at it in person before etching?

Title: Re: Large Laddered W blade
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 06, 2016, 10:27:00 AM

Sometimes in the right light you can see a hint of it.

Title: Re: Large Laddered W blade
Post by: ymountainman on May 06, 2016, 11:05:00 AM

Dang LIn that is Impressive, Thanks for posting!

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Post by: FerretWYO on May 06, 2016, 11:23:00 AM

Amazing. I need to come take a class you teach one day

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Post by: D.Ellis on May 06, 2016, 04:06:00 PM

Beautiful steel.   :thumbsup:

Darcy

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Post by: Sam McMichael on May 06, 2016, 04:29:00 PM

You make beautiful knives, sir.

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Post by: just_a_hunter on May 06, 2016, 05:15:00 PM

Such a beautiful pattern. Can't wait to see what comes of the package.

Todd

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Post by: TrackerNy on May 06, 2016, 05:27:00 PM

That is a great looking pattern. I'll be waiting for the finished knife like everyone else.

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Post by: Bill Kissner on May 06, 2016, 08:11:00 PM

Thumbs up Lin! A beautiful knife!

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Post by: SKITCH on May 06, 2016, 08:52:00 PM

Wow!   That's gonna take a hunk of leather to sheathe!!   Beautiful blade Lin.   Can't wait to see the finished knife.

Title: Re: Large Laddered W blade
Post by: Bob4st on May 22, 2016, 11:21:00 PM

Fantastic craftsmanship and artistry!  I can look at these creations for hours. Thanks...