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Old 12-17-2013, 08:44 AM
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A True Fighter!

This Kinjal style blade was commissioned a while back - and I have finally finished it up! For, what appears to be a relatively simple design, it sure challenged by ability, or lack thereof! As it turned out, all the struggle was worth it - it has a nice balance for a big blade, the ebony handle finished beautifully, and the hamon, with the fuller, really made the blade pop. The damascus hardware and dark sheath give it that old world feel. The title true fighter comes from the battle I fought with this thing! 3 blades and 2 sheaths later - IT IS DONE!
1075 Steel OAL 20.1/16", Blade 14.3/16"

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Old 12-17-2013, 10:14 AM
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Steve's gonna kill some zombies!!!


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Old 12-17-2013, 10:54 AM
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sweet. I've kinda always wondered since I don't really do double edged blades; Does getting a hammon on a double edged blade invite warping? If so how do you combat it? Just curious.
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Old 12-17-2013, 11:09 AM
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yes! it does invite warping!! How did I combat it? - this was the 3rd blade due to warping-lol! seriously though I do, do a stress relief cycle, aside from the standard normalizing prior to heat treating.

Mark - my zombie problem has been eradicated!


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Steve that is extremely nice.

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Old 12-17-2013, 08:43 PM
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Thanks guys for all the nice comments! Steve


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"Wow" looks great . Looks like a lot of work.
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Old 12-25-2013, 12:44 PM
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That's a darn nice looking blade Steve! Promise me you won't submit something like that at the next southeastern show!
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Old 12-25-2013, 11:37 PM
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One of my favorite designs, and you have done an excellent job.


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Old 12-29-2013, 08:38 PM
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Steve that is a fantastic looking knife. My hat is off and I bow to the master. Making a dagger is 4 times harder than making a single edge knife. But, from you I expect nothing less than pure art.


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Old 12-30-2013, 09:24 AM
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wow guys, thanks a lot! It really means a lot coming from such great knife makers!
hmmm, the SouthEastern Custom Knife Show.....hmmm
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