Jesse Bartram
Apprentice Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jan 6, 2024
Topics: 11 / Replies: 53
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Cable Damascus Steel

Also if you have access to lots you may also have access to the spools it came off which will give you the info of its construction. For carbon conten...

7 years ago
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Abs Youtube Video - Master Smith Lin Rhea Demonstrates Forging The X-Rhea Utility Knife

Morning, I've tried master lins x-rhea a couple times but didn't quite get what I wanted which is to make it look like his. I really appreciat...

7 years ago
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What Are The Use Of The Plunge Grinds On A Blade?

[quote name='Matthew Parkinson' date='31 May 2017 - 03:47 AM' timestamp='1496227663' post='20489'] The adoption of the Ricasso as a main stay of des...

7 years ago
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What Are The Use Of The Plunge Grinds On A Blade?

I don't really understand the question. They are there because a rectangle is being stripped of two wedges and turning into a triangle. So in ...

7 years ago
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Recommended Books On Japanese Swords

I'm gonna go ahead and agree whole heartedly with lin. Its a very informative book and they have even released a sequel in recent years with high defi...

8 years ago
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Merovingian Vs Turkish

[quote name='Joshua States' date='04 April 2017 - 07:29 PM' timestamp='1491359381' post='19961'] I am certainly no expert on the subject, but this q...

8 years ago
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Merovingian Vs Turkish

Dang I was Hoping someone would jump in on this.

8 years ago
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San Mai, Pros And Cons Of Different Stainless Jackets

Hi Nicholas, I posted a thread about 316 or 416 last year. There was some very good input from the community about the pros and cons of vari...

8 years ago
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Introducing Myself Jeremiah Cox From Mississippi.

Welcome Jeremiah, These guys are great up in here, great move joining up.

8 years ago
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Curtis Haaland (Free Hill Blades) Introduction

Welcome Curtis, Some real beauties up there. I especially enjoy a slender handle when I can get away with it and that San Mai is tickling me ...

8 years ago
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Video - Damascus Blade Etching By Forum Moderator Karl Andersen

Super pretty blade there Karl. Was that pressed flat after twisting or beat down with the little Giant? I have a hard time keeping my twists that ver...

8 years ago
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Steel Performance, Heat Treat Or Geometry.

Thanks guys, I use 5160 and w1 mostly when I want a nice Hamon. And a 1080/15n20 mix for my Damascus. I guess all that's left to do is...

8 years ago
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San Mai And Nickel Silver

Your very welcome, i hope it works out for ya. Take care.

8 years ago
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San Mai And Nickel Silver

Good morning Ronald, So it's pure nickel not nickel silver as the heading suggests? I don't know nothing bout no nickel silver forge welding...

8 years ago
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