Matthew Parkinson
Matthew Parkinson
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Nov 8, 2024
Topics: 47 / Replies: 502
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1 Cubic Inch Challange

Not sure when I'll get to finishing this up . I need to get back to commissions but I managed to get all the parts shaped and refined today, just a bi...

4 years ago
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1 Cubic Inch Challange

I went in yesterday afternoon and got a bit more done , I fit and sized the rest of the spacers, turned the pommel nut, fit and roughed in the shape o...

4 years ago
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1 Cubic Inch Challange

I spent a little time working on this today , I adjusted the profile a little more, then finished the grind and hand sanded the blade out to a dirty 8...

4 years ago
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1 Cubic Inch Challange

well I might start over. I got the blade ground and heat treated last night. I took the blade a little thinner than I should have I was chasing the be...

4 years ago
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1 Cubic Inch Challange

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='14 January 2021 - 06:09 AM' timestamp='1610629762' post='27383'] Good job Matt! Thanks Lin!

4 years ago
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1 Cubic Inch Challange

[quote name='Joshua States' date='13 January 2021 - 05:33 PM' timestamp='1610584417' post='27381'] I'm in. Is there a deadline, or time limit, or is...

4 years ago
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Kiln Selection

I have a paragon , it was one of the gifted ones , it is a great kiln. I have run several brands, I have enven built a fel kilns and it mostly come...

4 years ago
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Spot The Error

Good thread. Next time I have one like that I'll post it. It reminds me of some advice I got when i was working on my JS submission knives. One...

4 years ago
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Spot The Error

for me the handle is a bit big for the size of the blade. I like slender handles though.. it is hard to tell from the angle of the photo but It looks ...

4 years ago
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Pandemic

[quote name='Mark Moore' date='09 December 2020 - 03:45 PM' timestamp='1607553907' post='27260'] I think I am coming from this from the other end of...

4 years ago
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Student Disclaimer

I use a waver, i also know it means almost nothing, so I charge and carry insurance that specifically covers students. MP

4 years ago
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Apprentice Pictures

[quote name='David Murdach' date='02 November 2020 - 09:17 AM' timestamp='1604333870' post='27139'] This is a WIP to finish collage of my first self...

4 years ago
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Mini Doc

[quote name='Matt Albitz' date='24 September 2020 - 07:02 PM' timestamp='1600995744' post='27062'] Hi Matt, Love your work. Inspires me to do b...

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