I like it...

[Doug Campbell]

Thought I'd share a pic of the first blade from a billet made on my new press. Been pretty busy up here so it's been in process for a while but finally ready to look at. This is also my first "W" pattern although it's obvious there's room for improvement. I "laddered" the billet to get the pattern to come out, maybe some day they'll be as nice as Lin's... Oh and just so you'll know she aint spoken for yet  



Here's a pic of my little press also, she only weighs a little over 750#. Sometimes ya gotta use what ya got available...  
 

Thanks for looking!!

[DANA HOLMAN]

Dang Doug, W Patteren or not I like it, I think the tip of the blade is cool and really like the profile, nice job.
Dans

[Kevin Evans]

The pattern is good,next time it will be even better!    Kinda digg'in the little recurve thing.

That press looks good,(I'm thinking red or blue)
Or whatever, she really needs some lip-stick.Hec it looks like a guy from Mo. made it .and even in Mo. we still have paint.(only Green though)Want me to send you some??

Hey Doug, I need some dyes like that for my 25# er do you think you could send them to Mo.,you probally don't need it anymore with a press like that.    

Excellent work all around!

[akaboomer]

I love it. The way I understand it any successful forge weld is something to be proud of. Congrats.

Chris

[tippit]

Very nice!!

[Shakes.602]

THAT is BEAUTIFIMUS!!      

[Roughcountry]

Congrats on the new press Doug.

Thats a very cool blade.

[Danny Rowan]

quote:Oh and just so you'll know she aint spoken for yet

She is now

   

What are ya gonna use for the haft?

Danny

[SveinD]

Nice!!!

[GWV]

Really nice!

[Scott Roush]

great stuff Doug... fun having a press eh? I'm itching to weld up my first damascus billet...

[Bodork]

I envy you guys!!

[Toecutter]

Super Cool!

[amar911]

I like that blade a lot, Doug! Danny is quicker on the draw than I am sometimes. He is going to love that knife!!! I sure love the knives you made for me. Please post pictures of the finished knife and sheath.

Allan

[Danny Rowan]

Sorry Allan,

I just could not pass it up. This knife thing is getting worse than my bow addiction,LOL.

I have 5 of Doug's knives, this will make 6. All but one are damascus.

I have 5 or 6 of Karl's knives also, all but one are damascus, and a few from other makers.

[Steve Nuckels]

Doug, I'm liking that damascus pattern, and I have been liking the deep belly blades lately.  The press looks great!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

[amar911]

Danny,

I know what you mean. I am addicted to knives like those that Doug, Karl and some others build. The St. Jude collaboration knife is on it's way to me right now, and it is spectacular, as you know. Glad to know you will be the proud owner of this knife.

Allan

[Izzy]

Super fine blade there bud.

[Ray Hammond]

Nice work, Doug.  I hope my first is that good!!!

[OconeeDan]

Doug, that is simply awesome!
Dan