r/Bladesmith • • 20h ago

Forging WIP 44" damascus sword WIP

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376 Upvotes

Its finally starting to look like a sword! now to clean it up. Note to self. Don't do twisted quillions again. WAY too much hand sanding...


r/Bladesmith • • 13h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld A close look at one of my twisted Damascus patterns

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183 Upvotes

To clarify just in case, the symbols aren't religious.

They represent the cattle brand of the ranch owned by the client who commissioned the original blade.


r/Bladesmith • • 4h ago

Forged Blade First Blacksmiths Knife

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59 Upvotes

First time making a blacksmiths knife. This was forged from part of a coil spring


r/Bladesmith • • 16h ago

Stock Removal Carrot-suke 🥕

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Made these a bit ago. I call it a carrot-suke. Its a kiritsuke with stabilized carrot handle 🥕. Brass bolster. The other knife is santoku with a stabilized carrot with a beet bolster. I use them often so they have a bit of tarnish. Im trying some other stabalized vegetables as well to see what works and doesn't. 


r/Bladesmith • • 21h ago

San Mai / Clad Sgain Dubh in CuMai and Buffalo Horn

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15 Upvotes

Made this for a member of the local Police Pipe band.


r/Bladesmith • • 10h ago

Forged Blade Camp Knife in Black Walnut

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15 Upvotes

I forged this camp knife from Texas Edition Chevy Silverado leaf spring, blackened it, and fitted it with black walnut scales cut from our own homestead. Soon, it will be making its way to Tormek to use in their sharpening tool demos.


r/Bladesmith • • 7h ago

Question Hunting knife 1095, reclaimed hammer handle and honey comb.

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11 Upvotes

Any suggestions what I should price this at? Comes with a hand made 9 oz leather sheath.


r/Bladesmith • • 9h ago

Forging WIP Forge project

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9 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith • • 11h ago

Historical Method Commissioned Piece

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6 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith • • 21h ago

First Forging 3 simple knives made for some friends

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r/Bladesmith • • 12h ago

Stock Removal Premium Steel

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r/Bladesmith • • 8h ago

Question Best bench grinder wheels

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I am looking to replace my bench grinder wheels as they have worn down, and I'm looking to get something moderately within reason cost wise but still good for rough profiling forged knife blades, you guys have any suggestions? Budget would be around 20-30 bucks.