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Offline SveinD

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #20 on: April 25, 2011, 01:42:00 PM »
That's not a knife, that's a sword! Good looking as well^^
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #21 on: April 25, 2011, 02:25:00 PM »
The blade is 9 inches, but the camera angle stretches it a little. Thanks
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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #22 on: April 25, 2011, 02:28:00 PM »
Maybe it's just me, but it's the little processes like fabricating the domes & pins that impresses me the most.
Yes, the knife is stunning, no doubt, but seeing the thought process behind the manufacture of the 'twiddly bits' that transform it from a knife to a work of art, really tickles my pickle.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #23 on: April 25, 2011, 02:35:00 PM »
Thanks Rob....I think.  :D  

Here is a pro shot of it.

 
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Offline JMR

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2011, 03:38:00 PM »
I have to agree with robtattoo that it is the little details that make a great knife an awesome knife. Congratulations on producing some truly awesome knives.

Offline SveinD

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2011, 04:05:00 PM »
Ah, that angle sure worked my eyes over!
That's a darn fine knife though!
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Offline dakota tim

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #26 on: April 25, 2011, 06:43:00 PM »
WOW    :eek:    :notworthy:

That Damascus is Incredible!!!
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Offline GWV

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #27 on: April 25, 2011, 07:23:00 PM »
Really nice!!!

Offline Montauks

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #28 on: April 25, 2011, 07:45:00 PM »
Very nice...can't stop looking at it!    How did ya get that "handle cap" (for lack of the proper term) to fit so nice?
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #29 on: April 25, 2011, 08:34:00 PM »
Stunning.Finest looking damascus Ive ever seen. I like the "grey" in it a lot.

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #30 on: April 25, 2011, 09:25:00 PM »
Thanks guys. I folded the silver plate around the various bends, having to back up a couple of times to re-bend. I then filed a small notch in the over hanging edge of the silver exactly where it bends to provide a miter so it can bend over the sides without puckering too much. I then hammered it over with a small brass hammer. It was tricky but silver is quite forgiving when you just take it slow and hammer it to shape. It was tough stretching it around evenly and drilling the holes and pinning it all without losing ground. I had to make all of the pins, by the way.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #31 on: April 25, 2011, 09:35:00 PM »
Lin, I must comment again, that is an inspiring knife!  I would love to hold it and take in the details!

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Offline lilbobby

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #32 on: April 25, 2011, 10:23:00 PM »
Incredible!
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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #33 on: April 25, 2011, 11:49:00 PM »
:notworthy:  That piece will definitely be in the owner's family for generations to come.  Incredibly well done, Lin.
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Offline Montauks

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #34 on: April 26, 2011, 07:29:00 AM »
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I'm sure... but it looks great
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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #35 on: May 04, 2011, 08:39:00 PM »
That's a cool design. Me likey  :)
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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #36 on: May 07, 2011, 08:37:00 AM »
That is very interesting Lin.  Those side trips are fun.  Dan

Offline Scott Roush

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Re: Sheffield Pattern
« Reply #37 on: May 07, 2011, 12:05:00 PM »
Truly awesome Lin.  Coffin handles are becoming one of my favorite bowies and this one is tipping the scale even more. Fine, fine work.

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