Hi Guys and Gals.
I've been lurking around here for a while, and figgured I had better introduce myself. My name is Darcy Ellis, I have been a traditional archer since I was about 15 and a bladesmith since I was about 18(I am almost 35 now). I have a fine wife of 17 years and 2 boys ages 6 and 13. I also build selfbows and do some gunsmithing work.
In the realm of knives, I like all kinds but am especially fond of bowies, which I carry and use in the bush while hunting or working. I find I can do pretty much anything with a big blade(properly designed) that I can with a small one, but certainly not the other way around(try chopping down a tree with a 3 inch hunter ;) ). I also build the occasional slip joint folder, which fills my need for a small blade in more urban settings and for very fine work, like caping or splinter removal.
Here are a few pics of my work, sorry for the poor photography. I should mention that I very rarely sell a blade, and am basically just a hobby smith.
My son's 13th birthday present from me. 9 1/2" blade of 5160, elk antler handle, mild steel and nickle silver fittings.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/P1010388n.jpg)
10 1/2 inch bowie. Mule deer crown, 5160 antiqued blade, copper and mild steel.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/P3130375s.jpg)
My first damascus blade.......no power hammer. 11 layers of 1084 and 15n20, 9 1/2" long, elk antler, mild steel and copper. Pictured with a 15 inch plus wild rainbow on the way to the grill. Yes I did clean the trout with this knife.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/P7180160n.jpg)
slip joint folder, 4 inches closed, O-1 blade etched finish, nickle silver bolsters and liners, mammoth ivory. I carry this knife when I go to town or anywhere that the big blades aren't needed.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/P2180361n-1.jpg)
Thanks for looking,
Darcy :)
Excellent work ! :thumbsup:
Looks as though you take your hobby ,serious.
Look forward to seeing more of your work.
Welcome Darcy,
Very nice work.
CTT
Very nice Darcy. Glad you jumped in with us.
Chris
Excellent! I like your eye for color and texture. Nice work.
Thanks guys.
Darcy:)
great work and welcome
Real nice work on those knives.
Welcome and thank you for sharing your work. Great to have a new tallent here - helps a hack like me spread all my questions around and not be a bother to one or two individuals all the time.
Really like your style.
Trout fishing is anothe obsession of mine although I have never used a bowie to disasemble one!
Bob Urban
Yep, nice stuff thanks for posting and welcome aboard. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the kind words and warm welcome.
Darcy :)
All I can say is "WOW!" Thanks for showing us your fine work. Mike O.
I like your style.
Good work.
real nice work indeed :clapper:
very nice sir
Very nice work.
really nice, gotta say the folder is my favourite.
Thanks guys. Much appreciated.
Darcy :)
Really nice stuff!
Nice work Darcy and welcome...
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: You have a very good eye for detail.......
nice knives. I especially like that folder
Beautiful work!