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Offline Lin Rhea

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Under the Magnolia Tree
« on: October 04, 2011, 06:41:00 AM »
I forged the blade to this knife months ago before we got our new blacksmith shop at the museum. The old forge is under a beautiful Magnolia tree. I did not have a specific plan for this blade so I just let it sit for a while until the other day and decided it needed to be finished. The blade is 7 1/2 inches of 5160 steel. The handle is Desert Ironwood and the fittings are stainless and bronze.

Having trouble posting the picture. Be back shortly with the photo. Thanks

 
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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2011, 08:12:00 AM »
That could be a song or something "Forging under the magnolia tree..."
Beautiful piece, Lin. That Ironwood almost looks liquid.
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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2011, 08:38:00 AM »
Lin, another master piece. the handle is very nice, but your file work on the spacer is outstanding, do you have a picture of it before you put it on the handle? Great job
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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2011, 10:00:00 AM »
WOW!
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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2011, 12:11:00 PM »
A tremendous work of art!!
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Offline gudspelr

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2011, 02:39:00 PM »
Wow, I sure do like that one.


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Offline GWV

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2011, 06:54:00 PM »
That is unbelievable!
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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2011, 07:47:00 PM »
AWESOME!!!
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2011, 07:59:00 PM »
WoW! That is so very clean and beautiful!  I just love it!

The spacer is too cool, and the Ironwood is the best I have seen!

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Offline amar911

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2011, 09:24:00 PM »
What an amazing looking knife! I have never seen a piece of desert ironwood that pretty either, although I have seen some nice pieces. The spacer is beautiful, and the blade is great too. I am not usually a big knife guy, but this one is making me a fan!

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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2011, 11:12:00 PM »
Hey Lin that will keep the bears off ya!
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2011, 11:46:00 PM »
That one turned out great. Its the perfect balance of working knife and dress knife. Love it over all. The Magnolia tree sure witnessed some artistry. I did enjoy the one time I got to forge under its boughs. Chris
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2011, 08:32:00 AM »
Thanks guys.

Speakin of bears Cliff, it looks like a bear's image in the handle wood. Like a Grizzly feeding.
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Offline PrarrieDog

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2011, 01:32:00 PM »
Stunning! absolutely beautiful
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Offline mater

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2011, 02:40:00 PM »
That bronze ring really catches the eye.  Very nice!
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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2011, 08:11:00 PM »
Keep it up Lin, I think your gettin' the hang of it!   :D  

Awesome knife!

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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2011, 08:16:00 PM »
Lin, I see the bear!

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Offline Bob Hunter

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2011, 08:10:00 PM »
Absolutely breath taking .
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Offline Bodork

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2011, 10:40:00 AM »
Once again, a perfect knife! I really appreciate you craftsmanship. You are a blessed, talented individual. Mike
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Offline GRINCH

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Re: Under the Magnolia Tree
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2011, 01:05:00 AM »
Thats about the most beautiful knife I've seen,great job Lin
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