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10-07-2011, 12:50 AM #11
Awesome, Charlie, I love it. Can I ask, how did you manage forge-welding a symmetrical grind? Did you sandwich the steel between two layers of Iron, or is the whole blade steel welded to an iron spine?
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10-07-2011, 01:32 AM #12Senior Member
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Jim,
The weld is a butt joint running the length of the blade.
I did some testing with rough ground hardened blanks. I dropped it on the floor a few times, I also tried to break it with my hands while hand sanding. I did not put it in a vise and destructively test it, I am confident in the strength of the joint.
I also made a few blanks with the high carbon steel sandwiched between the wrought iron but have not ground them yet.
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10-07-2011, 01:57 AM #13Senior Member
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This is my favorite of all the non-folders you have done to date. Is the handle actually somewhat rough or is that just how it looks?
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10-07-2011, 02:36 AM #14Senior Member
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Yes the handle has a rough texture to it.
Originally Posted by thehekler
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10-07-2011, 03:17 AM #15The Great & Powerful Oz
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Love the Japanese flavour Charlie. Originally Posted by spazola
Blend those 2 designs & you'll have a genuine honsanmai construction
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10-08-2011, 12:56 AM #16Senior Member
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Nice work Charlie! I'm sure getting that handle texture just right was not an easy task and it turned out great !!
Best Regards
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10-08-2011, 07:06 AM #17Hones & Honing
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That is such an original razor. Japanese style, western grind, old school bi-metal construction and hand made to boot! Well done...again!
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10-08-2011, 09:19 AM #18Obsessive compulsive
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Always something new Charlie! Don't stop innovating! - love your work.
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10-08-2011, 10:23 AM #19aka shooter74743
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You are beginning to be like a great suspense novel, can't wait to turn the page and see what is next...
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