Reclaimed/Resurrected Knife Challenge

Jeremy · January 14, 2010, 05:09:00 PM

Yup guys. Materials should go out in a day or so. Most everything is cut up.
The holidays were hectic - and the septic system backed up... ever try getting in touch w/ a plumber on a holiday weekend? Ended up pulling up floor boards to get everything cleaned up. My daughter was born on the 7th... we made it to the hospital w/ 8 minutes to spare! :D So I beg your patience just a little longer.

Nosight · January 15, 2010, 10:59:00 AM

Congrats on the new one to the family..

Later....Buzz

Jeremy · January 15, 2010, 02:00:00 PM

I cut up the copper pipe today and boxed everything up. I can't seem to find the addresses for two of you (PMs sent) but here's the list:

Ray, Doc, mater, Clay, Dana, longbowkid, mossanimal, Nosight and Me.

Everyone is getting ~8" of the spring (I did not anneal it) which is enough for at least 2 knives depending on how you're making them. That'll let you do a test blade if you so choose, or just another knife.

Also included is a section of copper pipe, 1/8" brass rod, walnut, some brass kick plate and a short length of 14/2 wire.

Scott Roush · January 19, 2010, 05:23:00 PM

I got my stuff today. Not sure what in God's Name I will do with it. Especially the wire! This will be fun...

Ray Hammond · January 19, 2010, 05:46:00 PM

got my box. No wire present...but then, the USPS had bashed the box and contents were hanging out when I pulled it from the mailbox.

Can we add things like fiber spacers...or only use what's in the box?

DANA HOLMAN · January 20, 2010, 08:08:00 AM

Jeremy
i got mine yesterday, and all pieces are there, i wish the mailman would have lost the copper pipe, don't know what i will do will it.
dana

Jeremy · January 20, 2010, 09:44:00 AM

All but 2 of you should have the stuff.

Ray, the challenge is to use only what's in the box (with some epoxy, solder anf finish of course), but there's enough steel for more than one knife. The wire was just 3" or so of 14/2.

Dana, lots can be done w/ the pipe

You don't have to leave it round either. The wire is a little limiting, but 4-5 things come to mind that aren't too much trouble.

I think I'll be making two very different knives. Have fun and be creative guys!

Scott Roush · January 20, 2010, 12:34:00 PM

Are you guys gonna be forging or grinding? I've almost got my forge together and am thinking about making this my first forged blade....

Lin Rhea · January 20, 2010, 02:30:00 PM

Quotei wish the mailman would have lost the copper pipe, don't know what i will do will it.

I laughed out loud on that one Dana. I know what you mean. Can you split it and straighten it and use it for the guard? Lin?

DANA HOLMAN · January 21, 2010, 09:05:00 AM

Lin that gives me some more ideas, thanks. this will be very interesting.
dana

Jeremy · January 21, 2010, 01:15:00 PM

Yeah, once flat you can use the pipe like any other spacer material; or inlay into the handle for engraving, etc. Look to some traditional Japanese knives for other ideas

At least one of mine will be along those lines.
The wire though... well, it's easy to use that as pins, either individually or twisted and pounded round (maybe with some colored epoxy ala mosaic pins), but while I was installing a new light fixture in the living room last week something else occured to me. I ain't telling! heehee.

Lin, you want in on the fun? I've plenty of scrap... err... steel :D

Ragnarok Forge · January 21, 2010, 02:18:00 PM

I am looking forward to getting the box. I will expect it here shortly.

Lin Rhea · January 21, 2010, 02:25:00 PM

Jeremy,
I would but I really am strapped for time right now. I have a show in 4 weeks and have to make several knives and hold a job too. Maybe, if we do another one next year. I am anxious to see the creations that come from it. I'm rootin for all of ya. Lin

Jeremy · January 22, 2010, 09:21:00 AM

Clay, yours should have been there days ago! Let me know if it doesn't show up by tomorrow and I'll send another package out.

No worries Lin

Ragnarok Forge · January 23, 2010, 11:46:00 PM

It didn't make it.

My address is
11112 NW 27th Court
Vancouver WA. 98685

Jeremy · January 24, 2010, 08:34:00 AM

Hmmm... that's where I sent it! I'll get another packaged up and out tomorrow.

Ragnarok Forge · January 24, 2010, 09:49:00 PM

Must have gotten lost in the mail somehow. I bet it shows up here in about another two months or so. I have had a couple of packages show up way late like that.

Jeremy · January 26, 2010, 09:32:00 AM

Clay, the package showed up at my door w/ "no such address" stamped on it. Found the problem though: the email you sent me said 7th Court, not 27th

Ragnarok Forge · January 26, 2010, 04:28:00 PM

My bad, I am not the best typist in the world, that is for sure.

chris amos · January 26, 2010, 10:58:00 PM

I'd like to get in on this if its not to late. Sounds like fun!