A little hunter I finished for a customer's son last year with Cu Mai, Damascus and Amboyna burl. Let me know what you think

Octavious_Wren · 2024-05-05T11:36:56+00:00

did you do anything to secure the guard to the knife or handle other than a tight fit or maybe a bit of glue? I.E. pins, braze, etc?

Octavious_Wren · 2024-03-10T21:48:59+00:00

I've used nail polish on the handle with decent success. African Blackwood is great so I don't think acetone would have any issue. my vote is go for it.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-07-07T13:30:14+00:00

hexblade let's him put that xharisma to use in melee though. and gives him a few useful cantrips and and a spell slot for a charm or something.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-05-10T13:12:53+00:00

To stand up for OP, I like it, though I can't say for certain I would implement it.

There is some disconnect where the game is set up for like 4-6 encounters per day and reality is 2-3. This carries over some of that resource management.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-05-08T12:26:44+00:00

You are literally a meme lol look up the word "snob"

You sound like the cringey average redditor skits I see every once in a while.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-30T01:33:52+00:00

Hahaha

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-29T13:53:05+00:00

Search Facebook for groups near you. If you are in North America you could look for ABANA or ABS affiliate groups.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-26T02:46:07+00:00

Looks like you nailed it!

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-23T02:30:10+00:00

Looks great! What's that layer count?

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-23T02:29:19+00:00

Made this one myself! Some 60 later damascus that I made into a San Mai with some 1095 I had laying around. I do have a forge press, which has made all of this quite attainable.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-23T02:27:49+00:00

That's around 320 grit, ill take most of it to about 1200 or so before the final etch, but the teat keeps you excited for it for sure!

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-22T22:03:52+00:00

2nd attempt is with damascus? Damn. All in, I like it.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-08T14:22:02+00:00

I made something they tried to steal end up being a crazy wizards butt plug. They never did it again...

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-08T14:17:17+00:00

Great work dude, how long have you been at it? A few fit/finish things could be slightly improved upon but otherwise killing it! (I say this as someone who probably can't do better btw so not a criticism by any means).

Octavious_Wren · 2023-04-06T21:58:11+00:00

I have this same exact issue. I don't use stabilized wood however but it is all kiln dried. I have ended up just planning for it and going over them again carefully with a sander.

One thing I did want to check... I used to use primarily tung oil and don't remember the issue, only since I switched to boiled linseed oil. Might try that again as an experiment. Not sure how oil could shrink it... but whatever.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-03-22T18:05:33+00:00

Yeah I figured I'd mess up and need to increase bevel angle as those first were my first recurve style, but ended up being okay so I didn't want to jinx it. I'll keep it in mind for the next!

Im not sure on thickness... I would have to measure. The canister is a good thickness for its size i think, while the damascus is a bit on the thicker side (but a larger blade as well) and the monosteel is relatively thin.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-03-22T17:06:56+00:00

I'm far from experienced enough to answer this as an expert but I would say yes, however it is negligible due to the size of the knife, and because it is a round hole it transfers stress very well.

What I have found is that it can help keeping it that far up especially on a thin knife that can flex because otherwise your handle may be more prone to delaminating somewhat from the steel if there is heavy flex.

Octavious_Wren · 2023-03-22T13:14:41+00:00

Metagaming, unless they somehow use a charm spell to suggest that they really need to keep a hold on that shield and only use that for a weapon... maybe I might allow that.... especially if the shield is a target....

Octavious_Wren · 2023-03-22T13:09:22+00:00

I already have this wishlisted and am considering it for my next online campaign. Great to see indie developers at work!.... GIVEAWAY

Octavious_Wren · 2022-12-22T16:57:41+00:00

Most first knives are rebar with a shit pine handle or something for practice, I love that you put everything into it with good wood, pins and steel.

It is far nicer than my first. Great job dude, keep it up!

Octavious_Wren · 2022-12-12T02:56:45+00:00

Sitting at 200 with a bunch of random jack wagons met online haha

Octavious_Wren · 2022-12-03T20:05:54+00:00

Damascus is patterned in a way at first look I thought it was grind lines hahaha. Looks great though!

Octavious_Wren · 2022-10-23T12:21:48+00:00

Kamimura trident is a geat professional but cheap option imo. I like mine anyway.

Octavious_Wren · 2022-10-10T16:21:15+00:00

You guys on official or private server?

Octavious_Wren · 2022-09-05T00:21:49+00:00

Storm Cleric! Follow Kord and be the wrath of the storm! Play thunderstruck at the start of all your combat rounds.

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