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Jess, Brandon, and Andrew

Getting the Grind Spent some time cleaning some of the lines, and getting a bevel grind going on these this week. Working on a different approach to the grind than before.  I really like how they are looking.  Next step will be to start getting some holes in the handle and ready for heat treat! Stay […]

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Jess, Brandon, and Andrew

Getting started with some new orders! Got a start on some new orders that I received. Got them cut and ground down to a good rough start.  Have two ladder pattern Damascus, and one horse shoe file knife.  Ready now to start working on a bevel for these, and drilling some pin holes for the […]

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Progress Blog for Damascus Handmade Knives

Finished!        With a freshly sharpened edge and a dash of Clove Oil, these knives are ready for their new homes!!

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Progress Blog for Damascus Handmade Knives

Handle Progression!                     With lots of hand sanding, sanding, and sanding, have finally a shape that we can work with.  🙂 Next in line, putting on a couple of coats of Teak Oil to get a good finish and protect the wood. Love the Shine!

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Progress Blog for Damascus Handmade Knives

Getting the Handles Decided on                                                    Picking out the handle material for several of the knives.  All based on what the customer is requesting. Also, after the handle material is cut […]

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Progression Blog for Damascus Handmade Knives

Drying After Acid Etch After bringing them out of the acid etch solution, and neutralizing.  The design contrast has come out nicely on each piece.  Cleaned up and sitting out to dry for the selection of handle material.

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Progression Blog for Damascus Handmade Knives

 Getting Ready for Acid Etch After coming out the heat treat oven, have the process of cleaning the blades up to put them into a ferric acid solution.  This process will bring out the damascus contrast design in the metal again.

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Checking in on Three Other Damascus Handmades

Etched and Ready for Handles Three knives that I have just finished etching.  Will be polishing the bolsters for the top knife, and putting handles on all of them next.  

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Progression Blog for Handmade Damascus Knives

Ready for the heat treat oven! Have the initial grind on the edges, and holes drilled for the handle pins.  Also, have the rough start and holes drilled for the bolsters going onto two of the knives. Ready to wrap and put in the oven!

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Progression Blog for Damascus Handmade Knives

Next batch in the Making Just got a new batch of knives cut out of the billets, and cleaned up to start grinding.  Will be keeping a running progression of the steps in the process of making these knives.  Check back for updates!

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