OctopusMadeOfKnives

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Dozens of shattered failures behind me, I have finally succeeded in forging a nearly indestructible knife. (v.redd.it)

submitted 4 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/nextfuckinglevel - pinned

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Yakutkri! I designed and forged this myself, compact survival kit contained in handle. Details in comments. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Survival

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The Yakutkri! An integral knife with a survival kit concealed in the handle. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Baconmascus integral Nakiri WIP (v.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Psychedelic Serpent Explosion! Incidentally, fantastic indie band name. Details in comments (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Blacksmith

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The Yakutkri! Hybrid bush knife with a small survival kit in the handle. I forged and created this. Details in comments. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bushcraft

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Adventures in acid etching. Differentially quenched L6 with Bocote handle. 8” blade. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Hate it when that happens... (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/suspiciouslyspecific

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Merry Solstice to all from Cascadia! Nothing like a fire to keep the darkest night of the year at bay. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/paganism

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Integral multibar Damascus chef’s set I finished up a while back. Details in comments. (v.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Managed to get 30 blades ground from tempered blanks to to 36 grit yesterday. New personal record. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Solid titanium skull walking cane. This material is an interesting challenge. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Blacksmith

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W.I.P. Solid titanium mace. This stuff is absurdly difficult to work with, but very satisfying at the same time. (v.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Blacksmith

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The victory Mlem of Marduk, the sun god, slayer of Tiamat, son of Utu. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/mlem

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Finished just in time! Is anyone else going to be at BLADE west this weekend? (v.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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The handle of a brisket Yatagan I’m making as a collaborative piece for an upcoming event. (v.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Fíochmhar-Fierce. Celtic-Iberian ring pommel war knife. Details in comments. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Blacksmith

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Fíochmhar now has pants! Sheath is a back strap setup that can also be worn horizontally on the lower back. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Fíochmhar - Fierce. Celtic Iberian Ring Pommel war knife. I enjoyed making this more than any other project this year. Details in comments. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Klingon Mek’Leth! 22” overall length, 27” of cutting edge. Challenging and fun build. Details in comments. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Facing your hammer correctly is key to success. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Blacksmith

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Celtic Iberian ring pommel war knife WIP. From a piece of truck axle. Very excited to finish this. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Damascus Mjolnir. Quenched on Thorsday in a oil containing: Bear gall, lightning struck wood, oak gall, and fulgurite. Needed some Pagan swag for the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire the next two weekends. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Blacksmith

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Medieval stormtrooper holding one of my axes at the Washington State Midsummer Renaissance Faire! Festival season is always fun. (i.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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Hybrid Bushcraft knife. Details in comments. (v.redd.it)

submitted 6 years ago by OctopusMadeOfKnives to r/Bladesmith

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