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HundredHands β Kestrel: exploded view
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Exploded view.work in progress.
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Very interesting damast pattern here..
you make awesome knives!
but i wanted to suggest you to make sub-galleries in your DA Account.
That way, one could browse only through your knives.
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Thanks for giving them a look!
Yes, I agree with you about the folders. Β They are actually in there already, a visitor to my gallery will find them on the right hand side. Β I know that lots of folks have them on the left, that may be why they went unnoticed!
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oh,
i didnt notice that they were on the right side...
would never have expected them to be there.Β
im used to have all controlsurfaces on the left parts of the screen
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Whats the damascus pattern called on the blade?
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I asked Mike Norris for some "Vortex" but it looks different than other Vortex of his I've used in the past.
I love it. Β I'll try to photo some details of the little rosettes and post soon.
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Cool! looking foreword to seeing them!
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how do u get that mad looking affect on the blade
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The Blacksmith, Mike Norris, folded the steel billet I used for those parts. Β The pattern is a result of fusing a number of layers of different metals into one, then after I've ground it into the blade and lock components, I etch the parts and the pattern is revealed.
Damascus is amazing stuff, I'm fortunate to be able to work with Mike Norris' steel.
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wow well its very effective so keep it up
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Wow, cool to see all the different parts that are needed.
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Thanks, I was hoping that some might feel that way.
Hope you're well.
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Yes, totally. 
Thank you I am fine! Hope you too!
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Beautiful.Β Especially enjoying the blade.Β
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Thanks! Β It has a dagger point, sharp on both the top and bottom. ^_^
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As a knife ought to be!Β
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nice idea wiht this shell im waiting when you finish it
you must be very patient heh.
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Thanks! Β Yes, the patience certainly helps ^_^
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Yes, a hair's breadth away ^_^
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Thanks, labor of love ^_^
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You're most welcome
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Thank you very much, I'm grateful for your input.
The finished piece pictures will be posted before too long!
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Really looking forward to them
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Thank you, glad you like ^_^
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Oh lord, that's going to be amazing.Β The blade almost looks like it has copper and bronze layers.Β Are you going to put a thumb stud in it for opening or is that what the beveled three holes are for?Β This is your best metal work yet in my opinion.
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Thanks! Β Yeah, the blade took on a slightly golden hue from the ferric chloride used in the 2nd etch. Β The 3 holes are indeed there to give the fingers traction for opening. Β Honestly, probably not as functional as a little thumb-bob, but I liked the aesthetic so I went with it.
Glad you like, hope you're doing well!
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I like the holes.Β Β Do I dare ask how many hours you will have wrapped up in this one by the time it's finished?Β You seriously need to consider limited commissions or at least a field tester, lol!Β
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That's an excellent question, I failed to keep track of the hours on this one. Β
I'm slow! ^_^
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Ok, well when you get it finished I'll test it out on an elk for you, no charge.
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I'll definitely bear that in mind! ^_^ Β Elk beware!
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Thanks! Β She's coming in a little heavy, but she's pretty long so...
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Thank you, it's nearly there.
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