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Finished up this “work along with me” knife session today out at @bavarianblacksmithexp
This knife is inspired by a dao knife. Outfitted with some @forrester_woods ancient bog oak and protected with my favorite @axe_wax
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It’s a lovely knife and it was an enjoyable process with Cam. He did a great job today. He learned the basics of setting a hollow grind and keeping the wheel in the groove as you work up the grits.
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The next step in the process will be creating the sheath and I am looking forward to that process!
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#joshaweston #thepxsmith #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifeclass #knifemaking #knifecommunitiy #dao (at Frankenmuth River Place Shops)
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I want to take a minute to talk about equipment. This piece of equipment, hands down, has increased the quality of my work more than other equipment I have. It allows me to get exact temperatures in my heat treating and run programmed normalizing and thermocycling. I never have to wonder if my blades “got hard” or worry about warpage. In roughly 3 years I have only had 2 minor warps (I believe primarily due to an inbalance of wrought iron on the sides).
These kilns heat up quickly (I run 220) and can also ramp down to hold an accurate temper cycle.
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When it comes down to it, if you don’t nail the heat treat than your primary function will be off, no matter how nicely you finish that blade. This kiln gets you to pro resulrs without the stress.
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I am not sponsored by @jenkenkilns but I trust this product. I use this product regularly and I love this product. If you want to up your game consider one of these Vertical Air Baths.
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#joshaweston #thepxsmith #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #jenkenkilns #verticalairbath #kilnenvy #getvertical #heattreat #quench #knifemaking #knifecommunitiy #shoptalk #equipment #prograde #upgrade #upgradeyourkiln (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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This choppah/chef is waxed and ready for action!
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Steel: 1095/15N20 clad over 80CRV2 core from @nj_steelbaron
Grinder: @wuertzmachineworks #tw90grinder
Heat treat kiln: @jenkenkilns #verticalairbath
Belts: @red.label.abrasives
Handle: @forrester_woods
Leather: @tandyleather
Coated with @axe_wax
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaking #beautyshots #knifeporn #knifecommunitiy #saxoninspired (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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She has survived heat treat and is looking wonderful as ever! Very happy about the improvements I was able to make on forging this one. It’s much closer to where I want it to be. A little more girth between the knob and the blade on the next one and I will be happy.
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#thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #kinfeordeath #blacksmith #quench #handmade #celtibero #germanic #oldworld #damascus #historicalknives #knifecommunitiy (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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Available! - this beautiful snakeskin juma handled knife could be yours. It’s got a surprisingly comfortable handle that feels even better than it looks. 1095 with a differential heat treat. DM if interested.
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#joshaweston #thepxsmith #knifesketch #knifecommunitiy #ForgedinFire #sharp #edcknife (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston)
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Another Caballero coming in hot! A bit more finish work, sharpening, and a sheath and it’ll be ready for work!
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#knifelife #knifefanatics #knifenut #customknives #handmadeknives #knifecommunitiy #bowieknife #outdoorsman #outdoorsmen #outdoorlife #tacomawashington #puyallup
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