I just finished this one this morning. The blade is 10-1/2 inches of my damascus, the fittings are stainless and the wood is African Blackwood.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5414110863_c966ce3074_z.jpg)
Dang Lin, I almost missed this one, I wish I had the talent that you have in your little finger.
Verrrrrrrry nice
Dana
That's fantastic Lin, and timely too, I just forged a small sub hilt blank.
Thanks for posting your work here for us to enjoy.
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Nice!
WOW!!
oh yeah, sexy!
very very nice, Lin. That's some striking damascus.
I showed that knife to my pig, and even he was impressed -- and pretty scared too!
Seriously, that is spectacular knife. As Crocodile Dundee said, "Now THAT'S a knife!"
Allan
Wow that is pretty. I wouldn't even want to get that dirty.
That's a beauty!
Everything just contrasts \\ compliments perfectly. And at 10.5" it's a whopper of a chopper :)
Oh my,my,my!!!! absolutley gorgeous.
:clapper:
Just WOW!
Beautiful Lin.........absolutely beautiful !!! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Winterhawk1960
Gorgeous
Glad I'm not a pig ! Really really nice Lin.
I just finished my first knife,,after looking at this one,I aint even gonna take a picture,,Looks great !!!!
I can hear a little piggy screaming, "Wee, wee, wee, all the way home!" That's an incredibly beautiful piece! :clapper:
Very Nice Lin :thumbsup:
I could use that to cut camp wood ????
Then clean my finger nails :biglaugh:
Wow! That is a work of art.
That is another stunningly excellent sub-hilt. You are a true Mastersmith that has mastered this style (along with others).
James
Lin, that is one of the nicest knives you have created yet. Stunning. Dan
Incredible! Very nice.
Just another push for me to keep trying! Just beautiful!
Thanks guys. These things are a booger to get right. I have to refer to my drawing often and with each part.
Man you do superior work that is beautiful!!!!!!
Lin, can you tell us about how long it takes you to build a knife like that, from forge to finsh?
Thanks Dana
It takes a hard week, but there is some down time, so I work on something else while it sits in the oven or epoxy cures, etc. That's if everything goes right. The more a knife is complicated by size, geometry, or just being difficult, the more likely it becomes a closet knife. Taking this much time and materials causes one to be careful. I dont see how anyone can make a knife of any complexity can not work from a drawing and have the knife turn out like what is in the mind. Too many thing fightin ya.
WOW! Awsome Lin!
B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!
There is something about the shape of your blade that is so frighteningly appealing! Beautiful knife!
That is the best Bowie I have ever seen.
Lin, You have done yourself proud. Outstanding work, Knifemaker
Really like that one Lin. I need to see what is possible very often to inspire what I work on. Thanks for posting that great blade. RS
NOW THATS A KNIFE!LIN thats great work.
TXCP
Beautiful craftsmanship there Lin. Every line of it is outstanding. Was it done as a commissioned piece, for yourself or do you now offer pieces like that for sale.
Thanks guys. This was a commissioned piece. I have since practically stopped taking commissions except for a few special projects. I have to get caught up. I like to be able to develope some ideas I have and I dont try to push my work here on TG, just show it if anyone cares to see it. I certainly dont mind you asking me questions though Tony. If you like you can email me as well.