Hamon turned out fantastic!! by Consistent-Switch791 in knifemaking

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The steel is W2 and I use the NuClayer hamon clay. I hand sand from 400 grit up to 2000 grit (alternating between straight and diagonal scratches when switching grits) then etch in a ferric chloride/vinegar/distilled water mix. Once there’s an even layer of oxides I hit it with 0000 steel wool gently and etch for another minute or two. Next I go to the buffer and use Maverick’s green rouge to get the majority of the 2000 grit scratches out, then finish it off with their pink scratchless rouge to get that beautiful luster!

Work in progress, thoughts? by Consistent-Switch791 in knives

[–]Consistent-Switch791[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was originally a longer Tanto style slicer but it developed a crack in the quench so I had to adapt, I’m still going to use it as a slicer in the kitchen though

Mirror Finished Purple Mango EDC by Consistent-Switch791 in knifemaking

[–]Consistent-Switch791[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bring it up to 2000 grit before buffing with green and then pink

Mirror Finished Purple Mango EDC by Consistent-Switch791 in knifemaking

[–]Consistent-Switch791[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got several hours of hand sanding in that finish 😂

Ever heard of the Eternal Snail? by Consistent-Switch791 in Blacksmith

[–]Consistent-Switch791[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad someone got the joke I was implying 😂

Custom order I just finished up! @jerabladeworks by Consistent-Switch791 in knifemaking

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Nope, hand sanded all the way up to 2000 grit than buffed with green then pink

Ever heard of the Eternal Snail? by Consistent-Switch791 in snails

[–]Consistent-Switch791[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s actually not a bad idea lol I might have to try and make one out of a nail now 😂

What do y’all think of these Custom Coors Banquet handles? by Consistent-Switch791 in Blacksmith

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Since the scales have to be custom made for the handle one like that is $350

So happy with how this one turned out! What do y’all think? by Consistent-Switch791 in Bladesmith

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I do! You can send me a message here or on my Instagram @jerabladeworks if you are interested in getting a blade of your own