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Title: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: kbaknife on January 11, 2012, 01:56:00 PM
.........is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Seriously, this one has some rather radical ladder effects from the drawing dies that I just wanted to show off.
This is a real good demonstration of what's happening when using drawing dies.
Now, to finish this thing out.
(It's W2 and 416)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202012/SMHctg.jpg)
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: David Yukon on January 11, 2012, 02:27:00 PM
holly molly... That as to be the most beautiful blade!!! Ivory handle would look really good IMO... Like fossilized Walrus tusk...
just my 2cents.... What are the specs?
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: kbaknife on January 11, 2012, 04:07:00 PM
David, that would really make an interesting combination!
That blade is 5"+ long and 1 1/4" wide at the widest.
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: Montauks on January 11, 2012, 04:37:00 PM
Too cool! reminds me of shark teeth
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: kbaknife on January 11, 2012, 05:11:00 PM
Somebody else told me it was like the teeth on a two man cross-cut saw.
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: House on January 11, 2012, 05:49:00 PM
Stunning...I'm thinking fossilized walrus as well, or maybe mammoth.  It'll be amazing whatever the handle material.

Travis
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: Kevin Evans on January 11, 2012, 07:03:00 PM
That is awsome in my opinion!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: oldpaths on January 11, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
Dang it all man!!!! that is neat.
The first thought that came to my mind was
3 Dimensional, it just kinda jumps out at ya.
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: Bladepeek on January 11, 2012, 07:59:00 PM
I'll bet whoever told you it was "like a two-man crosscut saw" had a 1st birthday somewhere near mine. Chain saws sorta spelled doom for old ways   :(
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: amar911 on January 11, 2012, 10:55:00 PM
Crazy pretty!!

Allan
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: madness522 on January 12, 2012, 06:20:00 AM
Wow thats beautymous Karl!  How ever are you going to top that? I'm sure you'll think of something!
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: Bodork on January 12, 2012, 08:09:00 AM
Wow Karl! What a cool blade! Can't wait to see the finished knife! Now I'm going to show my ignorance but I have to ask-what is a drawing die? What does it do?  Thanks, mike
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: Rusty Snuffers on January 12, 2012, 09:51:00 AM
Ok... what kind of paint did you use?  Was it air-brushed?  No way that's all metal...   ;)

That thing is just beautiful, Karl.  

:thumbsup:  Two BIG  :thumbsup:

Rusty
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: kbaknife on January 12, 2012, 12:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Rusty Snuffers:
Ok... what kind of paint did you use?  Was it air-brushed?  No way that's all metal...    ;)  

That thing is just beautiful, Karl.  

 :thumbsup:   Two BIG   :thumbsup:  

Rusty
The secret is in the paint and the glue!
Title: Re: Mama always said, "Making San Mai.........
Post by: Gav on January 14, 2012, 01:51:00 AM
Awesome! Just awesome!