Recent content by keithf

G'day All, Here is a knife I finished yesterday, so the paint is still wet!:rolleyes: W1 clay hardened,BL 110mm, 4 1/4". OAL 245mm, 9 5/8". Thickness at the guard, 3.32mm, .1305", Damascus guard, stainless spacer, domed stainless pin' carved Ebony handle, carved leather sheath. Comments...

Well I gotta say for a DM, it turned out mighty fine! Who would know you did a bit of re-designing and who would care? The whole package is killer. Cheers Keith

OH Yeah! I like that very much. That just oozes ATTITUDE. Cheers Keith

Thanks Guys for the comments. I appreciate the feedback. Here is a better shot of it. Cheers Keith

Just finished this one ( well it needs some things, like a better photo, some leather and a new home ) Forged W2, clay hardened. Blade length 280mm, 11". Overall length 425mm, 16 3/4". Damascus fittings, stainless steel spacers, ancient Oosik and Walrus. Comments welcome and thanks for...

Thank you all so much for your great comments. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Xmas and New Year. Cheers Keith

As the name suggests! Specs: Twist Damascus 1075 & 15N20 BL 5". OAL 10 1/8", Stainless Guard, Ebony handle And she weighs in at 4 ounces. Comments welcome and thanks for looking. Cheers Keith

Thank you Kevin, I wasn't to sure about the tsuba as I was making it, but I reckon it makes the whole thing pop. Got a couple on the go ( well a start at least) at the moment and will post em up when I'm done. Thanks again. Cheers Keith

Thanks so much Murph. Cheers Keith

Thanks Gary. Yeah it kept me down in the shop for a bit. As for being a masterpiece ? Well I don't know about that. It is the best I've done so far, but I don't think any maker can truly say that this last piece is the best of his / her work. In my mind anyway always striving to do that little...

Thought I would not bore you all with the process but here is the finished piece. I would have liked to keep this one for a while but its off to its new home. I'll jusst have to make another one I geuss. Comments welcome and thanks for looking. Cheers Keith

Thanks for the comments guys. Progress? I have been taking some pics to show my customer a little of what the steps are. I'll post em up Cheers Keith

Have not posted here for a while, but I have been busy, truly! Here is the wak I'm working on at the moment. Hand forged W2, 18 1/2" shinogi-zukuri.Sorry for the crappy pics. Still can't take a decent photo :o Any comments welcome and thanks for looking. Cheers Keith

You got to be happy with that! Real nice work all over and that olive looks a treat Cheers Keith

Hey Bill, Thanks for that, I won't be able to come with Bruce in November ( bugga ) short of the $ at the moment. Hey if you got any tamahagane left over from the smelt you could always send it over, you know so it wont clutter up the place. I look forward to seeing you at Blade and would like...