The start of some up coming projects (all finished)

[Lin Rhea]

I have been away and very busy lately. I hope to get back to the grindstone in full force except when I'm sitting under a tree in the woods. But I got an early start this morning making some progress on a few blades. These are all heat treated and finish ground. I still have to etch my name, hand sand, and etch the finish (all are Damascus). All of these are spoken for except one, btw (second from the left 3-1/2 inch).

I will be working heavy on these this week and should finish one and post a picture this week and the rest will be following along too. I may just keep this thread and show them as they get finished since they are all similar in size and shape.

I just got back from a short trip to SW Kentucky where I was able to spend time with some fellow knife makers and we each were assigned to give a demonstration as part of the agreement to attend. I'm still excited by some of the things I learned. I'll be sharing a great tip on etching Damascus soon.

     

[KSCATTRAPR]

I cant wait to see these finished.

[tomsm44]

You built all five upside down.  The edge goes on the bottom.  You'll get the hang of it eventually.     Can't wait to see them finished.

Matt

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks guys.

Matt, I'm forgetful like that.  

Caley, Nice buck on the Pow Wow. Congratulations.


I got one of the blades finished. It is the smallest one on the far left in the above picture. This one is for my new grandson, Ethan. He's 5 months old but eventually he'll need one and I don't want to wait too long. It'll keep till he can use it.
   
   
   
 I'm working on another of the blades now.

[gudspelr]

I love these, Lin and the Damascus and filed in arrow head just put it over the top. Can I ask if you stamped in your mark or do you etch? I've not etched my name yet in a Damascus blade, but have heard it can be difficult to get looking right because of the need to etch the blade. At any rate, yours looks great.    .

Jeremy

[Lin Rhea]

I've heard that too Jeremy but I don't have a problem. I just hand sand to about 220, then electro-etch my name into the blade, then complete the hand sanding, after which I etch the blade in ferric. There does not seem to be any conflict between the electro etch and the ferric etch.

I suspect that the problem might be this: Some people etch their name very lightly into the blade. As you see, mine is pretty deep. I think a lighter name etch might get washed out by the ferric etch but I'm not really sure of that.

[Lin Rhea]

This is the blade just before the ferric etch. Notice the stamp is essentially the same.
   

[gudspelr]

Thanks for the info, Lin. Gives me some help for when I get there on a blade I have rough ground.

Bet your grandson loves that knife as he grows and gets to use it. What a cool legacy to leave.      

Jeremy

[kbaknife]

Lin, where do you get your electrolyte?

[cacciatore]

[Thadbow]

Looks great Lin!

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks guys.

Karl, I get mine from Pop's knife supply. It's the same that comes with the Personalizer Plus,
SCE-1 from Metal Markings Inc.

Felix, Yours is one of the three toward the right in the above picture. I have names written on the opposite side.    

[Lin Rhea]

This is another of those blades. Both sides. We'll call it "RM" to refer to it later. It should end up with Ironwood and stainless.

   
   

The next blade to be hand sanded and etched will be called "Felix".      You should see it this week.

[KSCATTRAPR]

Those blades are amazing, great work!

[cacciatore]

I can't wait! It will be used as it is supposed.

[Track]

Great looking blades, Lin. Really like the profiles. Can't wait for the finished knives.

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks guy.

Here is the one called Felix. It will have some beautiful crackle Mammoth ivory.

   
   

I'm also working on the one called RM. It will have some gorgeous Ironwood burl.

[cacciatore]

That Felix is gorgeous,Lin.LOL.

[Lin Rhea]

Yes, he ......I mean, yes, it is.    

[Izzy]

I love mammoth ivory and that is the nicest Ive seen. Congrats Felix and may you enjoy that knife.