Anybody ever made a knife out of.....
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Topic: Anybody ever made a knife out of.....
Posted By: GOT14U
Subject: Anybody ever made a knife out of.....
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 03:21
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Ok anybody ever made a knife out of cable? Using the Damascus method. Or if you want to call it "pattern welding". I am looking into starting to make knives as a hobby. I am learning metallurgy in college and this is one thing we are doing. Plus I dig this stuff. If any of you can point me into any good books to read or any pointers it would be appreciated.
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Posted By: rivet
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 03:39
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Sorry, can't help you in the metallurgy area, but do know Damascus is
my weakness and I love blades made in that method. Good luck in your
endeavours and hope you succeed in getting the info and skill! -------------  FIRE IS OUR FRIEND!
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Posted By: GOT14U
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 05:20
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thanks rivet. I do know that the cable method is the starting point for most blacksmith-knife makers that are going to make the authentic Damascus design. Which Damascus method is all about folding the metals in layers then etching the metal with a acid or such liquid. We will be starting this next semester in one of my classes. I am also looking at making some knives out of railroad spikes. Maybe you will be my best customer later on....lol...I have a long way to go yet |
Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 05:31
don't know anything about it, but they sure look nice ~  ------------- TasunkaWitko - Chinook, Montana  Helfen, Wehren, Heilen Die Wahrheit wird euch frei machen |
Posted By: rivet
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 06:13
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You better believe it GOT1.....make 'em right and I want them! My wife
thinks I'm nuts, but I say some people collect butterflies, others
collect cars, and still others stamps..... I like edged tools. Learn to make them well, bud. I'll be glad to buy at least one! A good tool is perfect!~ ------------- FIRE IS OUR FRIEND!
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