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Offline Lin Rhea

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Large Laddered W blade
« 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.
   

The after photos.
   
   
   
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Offline Fallguy

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #1 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?
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2016, 10:27:00 AM »
Sometimes in the right light you can see a hint of it.
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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2016, 11:05:00 AM »
Dang LIn that is Impressive, Thanks for posting!

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2016, 11:23:00 AM »
Amazing. I need to come take a class you teach one day
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2016, 04:06:00 PM »
Beautiful steel.   :thumbsup:

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Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2016, 04:29:00 PM »
You make beautiful knives, sir.
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Offline just_a_hunter

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2016, 05:15:00 PM »
Such a beautiful pattern. Can't wait to see what comes of the package.

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Offline TrackerNy

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #8 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.

Offline Bill Kissner

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2016, 08:11:00 PM »
Thumbs up Lin! A beautiful knife!
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Offline SKITCH

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #10 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.
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Offline Bob4st

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Re: Large Laddered W blade
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2016, 11:21:00 PM »
Fantastic craftsmanship and artistry!  I can look at these creations for hours. Thanks...
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