Under the Magnolia Tree

Lin Rhea · October 04, 2011, 06:41:00 AM

I forged the blade to this knife months ago before we got our new blacksmith shop at the museum. The old forge is under a beautiful Magnolia tree. I did not have a specific plan for this blade so I just let it sit for a while until the other day and decided it needed to be finished. The blade is 7 1/2 inches of 5160 steel. The handle is Desert Ironwood and the fittings are stainless and bronze.

Having trouble posting the picture. Be back shortly with the photo. Thanks

kbaknife · October 04, 2011, 08:12:00 AM

That could be a song or something "Forging under the magnolia tree..."
Beautiful piece, Lin. That Ironwood almost looks liquid.

DANA HOLMAN · October 04, 2011, 08:38:00 AM

Lin, another master piece. the handle is very nice, but your file work on the spacer is outstanding, do you have a picture of it before you put it on the handle? Great job
Dana

2treks · October 04, 2011, 10:00:00 AM

WOW!

4runr · October 04, 2011, 12:11:00 PM

A tremendous work of art!!

gudspelr · October 04, 2011, 02:39:00 PM

Wow, I sure do like that one.

Jeremy

GWV · October 04, 2011, 06:54:00 PM

That is unbelievable!

oldpaths · October 04, 2011, 07:47:00 PM

AWESOME!!!

Steve Nuckels · October 04, 2011, 07:59:00 PM

WoW! That is so very clean and beautiful! I just love it!

The spacer is too cool, and the Ironwood is the best I have seen!

Steve
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amar911 · October 04, 2011, 09:24:00 PM

What an amazing looking knife! I have never seen a piece of desert ironwood that pretty either, although I have seen some nice pieces. The spacer is beautiful, and the blade is great too. I am not usually a big knife guy, but this one is making me a fan!

Allan

ymountainman · October 04, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

Hey Lin that will keep the bears off ya!

akaboomer · October 04, 2011, 11:46:00 PM

That one turned out great. Its the perfect balance of working knife and dress knife. Love it over all. The Magnolia tree sure witnessed some artistry. I did enjoy the one time I got to forge under its boughs. Chris

Lin Rhea · October 05, 2011, 08:32:00 AM

Thanks guys.

Speakin of bears Cliff, it looks like a bear's image in the handle wood. Like a Grizzly feeding.

PrarrieDog · October 05, 2011, 01:32:00 PM

Stunning! absolutely beautiful

mater · October 05, 2011, 02:40:00 PM

That bronze ring really catches the eye. Very nice!

WESTBROOK · October 05, 2011, 08:11:00 PM

Keep it up Lin, I think your gettin' the hang of it! :D

Awesome knife!

Eric

Steve Nuckels · October 05, 2011, 08:16:00 PM

Lin, I see the bear!

Steve
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Bob Hunter · October 07, 2011, 08:10:00 PM

Absolutely breath taking .

Bodork · October 08, 2011, 10:40:00 AM

Once again, a perfect knife! I really appreciate you craftsmanship. You are a blessed, talented individual. Mike

GRINCH · October 09, 2011, 01:05:00 AM

Thats about the most beautiful knife I've seen,great job Lin