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Offline Lin Rhea

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Walnut and Steel
« on: November 30, 2015, 08:47:00 AM »
This is a pretty big Bowie with some stacked Walnut which I dyed with leather dye and sealed with Danish Oil. The 10-1/2 inch blade is of 80crv2 steel. The fittings are forged stainless.

   

   
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2015, 09:03:00 AM »
Beautiful work, Lin.

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2015, 09:22:00 AM »
Beautiful knife Lin.  I like that idea of stacked wood.  I've stacked cork but never thought of stacking wood.  Idea makes for all sorts of combinations.  I'm always amazed at how you make me see things differently!  Thanks...Jeff
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2015, 10:16:00 AM »
I really like the look of this Knife Lin, the walnut looks just like new stacked leather. The little bit of forge marks sure makes the rest of the knife so perfect.

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2015, 10:48:00 AM »
Just awesome, I love the forge marks left in the blade. Pretty neat handle as well.

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2015, 12:12:00 PM »
Thank you gentlemen.   :campfire:
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2015, 01:44:00 PM »
I can't find a single thing that isn't just right on that knife...everything belongs and complements each other.  Of course, I haven't seen a knife of yours yet that the same thing couldn't be said for.  I think the forge marks on the blade make the handle stand out and visa versa...they balance each other very, very well.  Your attention to detail and the execution you achieve are really beyond top shelf.
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2015, 03:38:00 PM »
WOW.......just beautiful!!!
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2015, 05:32:00 PM »
Thanks.

 

   

   

   
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2015, 06:48:00 PM »
Mr. Lin I could skin a deer with just the clip. That is Impressive! Thanks for posting

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2015, 07:14:00 PM »
That knife is simply amazing!  
Thanks for sharing that with us Lin!

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2015, 09:50:00 PM »
My goodness. I never get tired of seeing your work and always look forward to seeing more. I can't get enough.

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2015, 10:05:00 PM »
Another perfect knife from you! Love the stacked walnut. Looks like leather only better. Did you use two different shades of dye?

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2015, 10:42:00 PM »
Man I would love to own that. You sir are a master craftsman, no pun intended to the ABS certification.
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2015, 11:26:00 PM »
Man I would love to own that. You sir are a master craftsman, no pun intended to the ABS certification.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2015, 08:46:00 AM »
Thanks guys.

Bodork, When I stacked the layers of walnut, I tuned each piece 90 degrees from each other. Just alternated them. This means that the light reflects off of the pieces different but in a regular pattern. The stain is the same.
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2015, 11:14:00 PM »
As always, a beautiful knife.  Every one you turn out is more fetching than the last one.

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #17 on: December 02, 2015, 07:26:00 AM »
I sure do like the look of walnut!
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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #18 on: December 02, 2015, 08:42:00 AM »
That's a beauty, Lin!  Wow!

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Re: Walnut and Steel
« Reply #19 on: December 02, 2015, 04:41:00 PM »
Another great knife. I agree with the others on that stacked handle.

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