Wendell Bryenton
Apprentice Bladesmith
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Joined: Oct 18, 2022
Last seen: Nov 25, 2024
Topics: 48 / Replies: 138
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RE: New Bladesmith Skill Development And Evaluation

Interesting, I have been approached three time so far. I am tempted because of the potential income, but then the imposter syndrome slaps, punches an...

2 years ago
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RE: how do you know you are ready? What can I do?

So one more question, if I may. What was your biggest hurdle or fear? Im terrified of bending the blade. Chopping and shaving, totally good with, b...

2 years ago
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RE: how do you know you are ready? What can I do?

lol, we are all our own worst critic!

2 years ago
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RE: how do you know you are ready? What can I do?

Thanks, yeah I like hidden tang knives better, but have just been filling customer orders. I did just put 3 knives in the kiln, one hidden tang, one ...

2 years ago
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RE: how do you know you are ready? What can I do?

Thanks for the response. it is well stated and yes while I am booked out for a few months, I hope get to that level where I am booked out for the year...

2 years ago
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RE: looking for advice or opinion on a blotchy etch

I have had this on a couple blades as well and have been able to sand past this. My suspicion has been that it is from my tack welds. I try and alwa...

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RE: Apprentice Pictures

Copper Dragon - 240 layer Damascus CuMai. 120 layers of 15n20 and 1084 over a 1084 core. Copper bolster and pommel with epoxy dragon scales for the ...

2 years ago
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RE: CuMai - How to keep the main steel in the Center?

The top knife was used to skin a moose, and since the customer has bought 2 more knives from me, I am assuming he is happy with it. The core is stil...

2 years ago
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RE: Not a Knife, but...

And this one Today

2 years ago
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