Sheffield Pattern

SveinD · April 25, 2011, 01:42:00 PM

That's not a knife, that's a sword! Good looking as well^^

Lin Rhea · April 25, 2011, 02:25:00 PM

The blade is 9 inches, but the camera angle stretches it a little. Thanks

robtattoo · April 25, 2011, 02:28:00 PM

Maybe it's just me, but it's the little processes like fabricating the domes & pins that impresses me the most.
Yes, the knife is stunning, no doubt, but seeing the thought process behind the manufacture of the 'twiddly bits' that transform it from a knife to a work of art, really tickles my pickle.

Lin Rhea · April 25, 2011, 02:35:00 PM

Thanks Rob....I think. :D

Here is a pro shot of it.

JMR · April 25, 2011, 03:38:00 PM

I have to agree with robtattoo that it is the little details that make a great knife an awesome knife. Congratulations on producing some truly awesome knives.

SveinD · April 25, 2011, 04:05:00 PM

Ah, that angle sure worked my eyes over!
That's a darn fine knife though!

dakota tim · April 25, 2011, 06:43:00 PM

WOW :eek:

That Damascus is Incredible!!!

GWV · April 25, 2011, 07:23:00 PM

Really nice!!!

Montauks · April 25, 2011, 07:45:00 PM

Very nice...can't stop looking at it! How did ya get that "handle cap" (for lack of the proper term) to fit so nice?

Izzy · April 25, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

Stunning.Finest looking damascus Ive ever seen. I like the "grey" in it a lot.

Lin Rhea · April 25, 2011, 09:25:00 PM

Thanks guys. I folded the silver plate around the various bends, having to back up a couple of times to re-bend. I then filed a small notch in the over hanging edge of the silver exactly where it bends to provide a miter so it can bend over the sides without puckering too much. I then hammered it over with a small brass hammer. It was tricky but silver is quite forgiving when you just take it slow and hammer it to shape. It was tough stretching it around evenly and drilling the holes and pinning it all without losing ground. I had to make all of the pins, by the way.

Steve Nuckels · April 25, 2011, 09:35:00 PM

Lin, I must comment again, that is an inspiring knife! I would love to hold it and take in the details!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

lilbobby · April 25, 2011, 10:23:00 PM

Incredible!

4est trekker · April 25, 2011, 11:49:00 PM

That piece will definitely be in the owner's family for generations to come. Incredibly well done, Lin.

Montauks · April 26, 2011, 07:29:00 AM

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I'm sure... but it looks great

MTArrowLauncher · May 04, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

That's a cool design. Me likey

OconeeDan · May 07, 2011, 08:37:00 AM

That is very interesting Lin. Those side trips are fun. Dan

Scott Roush · May 07, 2011, 12:05:00 PM

Truly awesome Lin. Coffin handles are becoming one of my favorite bowies and this one is tipping the scale even more. Fine, fine work.