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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Lin Rhea on February 03, 2011, 07:59:00 PM
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I just finished this one this morning. The blade is 10-1/2 inches of my damascus, the fittings are stainless and the wood is African Blackwood.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5414110863_c966ce3074_z.jpg)
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Dang Lin, I almost missed this one, I wish I had the talent that you have in your little finger.
Verrrrrrrry nice
Dana
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That's fantastic Lin, and timely too, I just forged a small sub hilt blank.
Thanks for posting your work here for us to enjoy.
Steve
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Potomac Forge
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Nice!
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WOW!!
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oh yeah, sexy!
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very very nice, Lin. That's some striking damascus.
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I showed that knife to my pig, and even he was impressed -- and pretty scared too!
Seriously, that is spectacular knife. As Crocodile Dundee said, "Now THAT'S a knife!"
Allan
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Wow that is pretty. I wouldn't even want to get that dirty.
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That's a beauty!
Everything just contrasts \\ compliments perfectly. And at 10.5" it's a whopper of a chopper :)
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Oh my,my,my!!!! absolutley gorgeous.
:clapper:
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Just WOW!
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Beautiful Lin.........absolutely beautiful !!! :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Winterhawk1960
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Gorgeous
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Glad I'm not a pig ! Really really nice Lin.
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I just finished my first knife,,after looking at this one,I aint even gonna take a picture,,Looks great !!!!
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I can hear a little piggy screaming, "Wee, wee, wee, all the way home!" That's an incredibly beautiful piece! :clapper:
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Very Nice Lin :thumbsup:
I could use that to cut camp wood ????
Then clean my finger nails :biglaugh:
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Wow! That is a work of art.
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That is another stunningly excellent sub-hilt. You are a true Mastersmith that has mastered this style (along with others).
James
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Lin, that is one of the nicest knives you have created yet. Stunning. Dan
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Incredible! Very nice.
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Just another push for me to keep trying! Just beautiful!
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Thanks guys. These things are a booger to get right. I have to refer to my drawing often and with each part.
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Man you do superior work that is beautiful!!!!!!
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Lin, can you tell us about how long it takes you to build a knife like that, from forge to finsh?
Thanks Dana
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It takes a hard week, but there is some down time, so I work on something else while it sits in the oven or epoxy cures, etc. That's if everything goes right. The more a knife is complicated by size, geometry, or just being difficult, the more likely it becomes a closet knife. Taking this much time and materials causes one to be careful. I dont see how anyone can make a knife of any complexity can not work from a drawing and have the knife turn out like what is in the mind. Too many thing fightin ya.
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WOW! Awsome Lin!
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B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!!
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There is something about the shape of your blade that is so frighteningly appealing! Beautiful knife!
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That is the best Bowie I have ever seen.
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Lin, You have done yourself proud. Outstanding work, Knifemaker
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Really like that one Lin. I need to see what is possible very often to inspire what I work on. Thanks for posting that great blade. RS
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NOW THATS A KNIFE!LIN thats great work.
TXCP
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Beautiful craftsmanship there Lin. Every line of it is outstanding. Was it done as a commissioned piece, for yourself or do you now offer pieces like that for sale.
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Thanks guys. This was a commissioned piece. I have since practically stopped taking commissions except for a few special projects. I have to get caught up. I like to be able to develope some ideas I have and I dont try to push my work here on TG, just show it if anyone cares to see it. I certainly dont mind you asking me questions though Tony. If you like you can email me as well.