Kohai999
Second Degree Cutter
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Last year, Tim had some unhandled blades for sale to those on his mailing list. I was quick, but someone else was quicker....Tim offered to make me a knife as a consolation. We have known each other since the first Ashokan conference I attended in the mid '80's. His work is readily identifiable and quite refined, imo.
We discussed until we chose a 5" blade, with a 4 1/2" handle, twist pattern damascus, bronze furniture and I would supply some wood from what I have on hand. Sent 3-4 different choices, and Tim liked a piece of stabilized redwood I purchased from Mark Farley at "It's A Burl".
Peter Gill(ptgdvc) gets continued credit for inspiring/bullying me into stockpiling handle materials. Thusly, there is more than enough wood to choose from, three sets of amazing amber stag and three killer sets of black lip pearl suitable for most gent's folders on hand.
The knife is complete and should be on it's way to Paul Long for a nice sheath within a day or so. I asked Tim(who provided excellent communication and photos as the process unfolded) if he would like me to post up a WIP on BFC, and he replied to the positive, so here it is, a completely unplanned WIP....Tim wanted me to advise you all that these are crappy phone shots and not something that he had planned for.
Steel stacked and ready for welding, I believe it is 01 and L6
Welded to handle, first heat
Some flux on there
Still forging ahead!
Billet forged out
Three blades forged to shape
Blades being cycled in liquid nitrogen
Tim is currently quite(justifiably so) famous for his straight razors, which command a premium price. This is a family shot.
Attempting to cold forge the bronze did not provide good results, it work hardened, Tim had to anneal, bang, anneal, bang.....
The three blades approaching finish ground, and the bronze bar on bottom forged out flat.
Quick etch to show pattern, Tim gave me a choice of blades, when I think back to Tim's work over the years, the choice was easy, the tight twist blade in the middle.
Building up the tip of the tang for threading
Turning it down to thread evenly
All threaded.
Tapping the rear bolster, or "butt plate", whatever you choose to call it
Fitting the handle together
Handle all glued up, rough ground
Finished handle
The completed knife.
Knife with pants, Chestnut cowhide, brown lizard inlay and brown deer lining....I think it looks wonderful, wanted to show a little more handle than usual because the wood is so nice.
The naked blade is not shy!
Paul Long snapped the bottom two, awesome photos of the knife with the sheath, which was finished in the usual superhuman amount of time.
Paul has been patient and accommodating with me about maximizing the inlay width on the sheaths, and it is one of the many, many reasons why I hold him and his work so dear to my heart.
This knife is very representative of Tim's work and I'll be happy to add it to my collection....it is understated, elegant and completely able to work hard while still looking fantastic.
Thanks for looking!
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
We discussed until we chose a 5" blade, with a 4 1/2" handle, twist pattern damascus, bronze furniture and I would supply some wood from what I have on hand. Sent 3-4 different choices, and Tim liked a piece of stabilized redwood I purchased from Mark Farley at "It's A Burl".
Peter Gill(ptgdvc) gets continued credit for inspiring/bullying me into stockpiling handle materials. Thusly, there is more than enough wood to choose from, three sets of amazing amber stag and three killer sets of black lip pearl suitable for most gent's folders on hand.
The knife is complete and should be on it's way to Paul Long for a nice sheath within a day or so. I asked Tim(who provided excellent communication and photos as the process unfolded) if he would like me to post up a WIP on BFC, and he replied to the positive, so here it is, a completely unplanned WIP....Tim wanted me to advise you all that these are crappy phone shots and not something that he had planned for.
Steel stacked and ready for welding, I believe it is 01 and L6
Welded to handle, first heat
Some flux on there
Still forging ahead!
Billet forged out
Three blades forged to shape
Blades being cycled in liquid nitrogen
Tim is currently quite(justifiably so) famous for his straight razors, which command a premium price. This is a family shot.
Attempting to cold forge the bronze did not provide good results, it work hardened, Tim had to anneal, bang, anneal, bang.....
The three blades approaching finish ground, and the bronze bar on bottom forged out flat.
Quick etch to show pattern, Tim gave me a choice of blades, when I think back to Tim's work over the years, the choice was easy, the tight twist blade in the middle.
Building up the tip of the tang for threading
Turning it down to thread evenly
All threaded.
Tapping the rear bolster, or "butt plate", whatever you choose to call it
Fitting the handle together
Handle all glued up, rough ground
Finished handle
The completed knife.
Knife with pants, Chestnut cowhide, brown lizard inlay and brown deer lining....I think it looks wonderful, wanted to show a little more handle than usual because the wood is so nice.
The naked blade is not shy!
Paul Long snapped the bottom two, awesome photos of the knife with the sheath, which was finished in the usual superhuman amount of time.
Paul has been patient and accommodating with me about maximizing the inlay width on the sheaths, and it is one of the many, many reasons why I hold him and his work so dear to my heart.
This knife is very representative of Tim's work and I'll be happy to add it to my collection....it is understated, elegant and completely able to work hard while still looking fantastic.
Thanks for looking!
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson
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