I just wrapped this one up but dont have any pro shots yet, but snapped this for a sneek peek. I always learn something while making a new or historic pattern.

The early knives of the Sheffiled make were not damascus, but that's what my friend wanted. The fittings are all .925 Silver. Interesting.

More photos soon.

 

WoW, looks fantastic!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

I like it Lin, looks like a big one

well its ok. but ya know Lin it dont cost extra to post  a pic of the WHOLE KNIFE    just saying <><

yeh sure post it right at the same time I post. that is a awesome blade.

Interesting Lin,great job
Do you like to do Historic knives ?
Are those pins just peaned heads?

 

Thanks Frank, I will surely have some better photos in a day or so.

Kevin, I had to make the domed heads and stick the pins through and pien it in the top of the dome. I have some snapshots of the process. Let's see....

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's quick with no explanation, but I will explain if you need me to.

Is it something special about the Silver that makes it so you can pean and sand without ever seeing the lines ?Or just exsperence, I haven't seen this done yet?

You can see the lines a little, but silver and gold are very good at hiding the line if you degrease it first. The dome becomes work hardened as soon as you dome it plus the shape is quite strong. Enough to be able to pien the soft pin into the countersink.

This was my first time to make these type pins.

Bring that block with you to Atlanta!
I need some lessons.

Truly awesome knife, Lin.

WOW that is all I could think of to say. Lin that is a awesome work of art!

WOW - that is really cool

Awesome! I was wondering how it was all going to come together. I just dont have the vision to see it as a whole by looking at the individual components yet. When you showed me the "domes" i was not sure how it was going to look. Amazing!

QuoteOriginally posted by kbaknife:
Bring that block with you to Atlanta!
I need some lessons.

Truly awesome knife, Lin.

Never mind - I figured it out.

Karl, I just told Kay that he will have it figured out by the time Blade gets here. It's not hard but a ball end mill helps.

Thanks guys

Too Cool Lin!    

Did you build that block and punches yourself?

Yes Doug. A couple years ago Jim Batson gave me an outline of how he makes his and I have been simmering on this idea for a while. So, I had an order that called for these pins and it all came together. They (the pins and domes) are surprisingly easy to make and strong. The key is to make the block to close tolerances, then the rest is easy. The punches are not bad either. I will only make parts from soft metals with mine. At least that's the plan.

I bet Karl has one made already.     And I bet it will be a good one. You gotta love it!