http://EMDamascus.ArtFire.com en-us Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:15:36 MST Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:15:36 MST http://www.artfire.com/rss/studio/ ArtFire RSS Generator matt@artfire.com (Matthew J Giustino, ArtFire.com) Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:31:57 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=19340 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=19340"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_1350803124_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> SOLD, CONTACT FOR CUSTOM ORDER This large hand forged bowie knife is made from a leaf spring out of a 63 Chevy pickup truck. The steel, 5160 is known for it's toughness and edge holding ability. Forged to shape then flat ground, this knife is a full 13 1/2" long with 8" of blade. The full tang is tapered from 1/4" at th blade to 1/8" at the butt. I have fileworked this knife in a nice southwestern lightning pattern from the tip of the blade to the bottom of the guard. The face of the guard is fileworked as well. The guard is a sandwich of Damascus and turquoise. The handle slabs are attached with 5/16" solid brass pins and glued with industrial epoxy. The spine is raised 1/8" on the front of the handle and tapers from the guard to flush at the butt. The flat ground blade is 2" wide and oil hardened. The blade is finished to 1500 grit satin finish and given a pewter gray finish. The hand stitched sheath has an antique steel band for strength, and is branded with a stylized lightning bolt. The blade is etched with my logo, making it a fine heavy use knife for the outdoorsman or collector. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=19340 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:24:43 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=18389 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=18389"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_733792195_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> A handmade beauty this knife is the perfect gift for the outdoorsman in the family. An 8" 5160 oil quenched steel full tang knife with a rustic patina, this blade is heat treated for ease of sharpening and great edge holding ability. Outfitted with desert Ironwood, nickle silver pins and spacers, and turquoise inlay, this is a solid working tool.A handmade knife is an investment in a treasure that can be passed down through generations. This knife comes with a hand sewn leather sheath, and the blade is etched with the makers logo. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=18389 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:07:25 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=16586 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=16586"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_545890362_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This light thin 12" knife is a unique addition to a gourmet kitchen, or a great camp knife. The blade is composed of 5 twisted bars of 48 layer hand forged damascus stacked and forge welded into a billet of beautiful turkish twist damascus. With a flat grind and razor edge, this oil hardened blade will give years of rugged service and still retain its beauty. The blade is outfitted with buffalo horn guard and a beautiful eucalyptus burl handle. The damascus is comprised of 15n20 & 1095 cutlers steels, forged at 2300degrees, and oil hardened to a rockwell hardness of 58 for strength and edge holding ability. As with any knife with natural handle material, this is not dishwasher safe. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=16586 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:50:19 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12522 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12522"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_599375311_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> SOLD, CONTACT FOR CUSTOM ORDER This 14" knife is a one of a kind forged damascus hunter. Suitable for display or heavy use, It is outfitted with solid 3/8 copper pins, and handled with a beautiful piece of crown elk antler. The blade is Brut de Forge finished 62 layer damascus consisting of w1 and 15n20 steels. The pattern is a modified ladder pattern visible on the ground portions of the blade. The exposed 3/4 tapered tang on the rough forge finished blade is complimented by the naturally dyed elk handle. As always industrial epoxy was used in conjunction with the oversize copper pins for a secure blade to handle bond. The finger guard is integrally forged into the blade, to further add to the final effect of a rugged beauty of a knife. The sheath is 1/4" thick leather hand riveted with solid copper pins, rustic burned hole to fit shape of stag. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12522 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:19:28 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=13555 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=13555"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_1059579771_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Flowing lines compose this welded steel vase with a copper based brown patina supported on base by 1/16 thick steel stem, Southwestern in style, this vase is an unusual addition to any decor. Suitable for dried arrangements only, as it is not waterproof. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=13555 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:55:27 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12403 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12403"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_38670630_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This carving set is forged from high carbon rail road spikes. I have twisted the handles then drawn out the steel to shape on the anvil. The blade on the knife is then ground and oil hardened. The steel used in spikes has an excellent edge holding character. The knife is a full 11 1/2" long and perfectly balanced for use. The fork is forged and ground from a similar spike http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12403 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:04:13 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12386 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12386"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_1094216291_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> SOLD, CONTACT FOR CUSTOM ORDER This beautiful sheath knife is made from hand forged 48 layer pattern damascus Welded at 2300 degrees on the anvil, the two contrasting cutlery steels are folded and manipulated to achieve the pattern. The knife is outfitted with a leather and turquoise guard. The handle is natural Elk antler. My logo is then etched into the blade. The sheath is naturally dyed leather, hand stitched and lightly decorated. The belt loop is stitched and riveted for strength. As with all my knives The edge is oil hardened for edge holding and ease of sharpening. and the handle is attached with industrial epoxy. Blade length 4 1/4" I stand behind my work, and guarantee my knives. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12386 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:27:23 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12315 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12315"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_1338109734_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> This unique pair of high carbon knives are hand crafted cutlery grade steel. Both the larger chef's style drop point knife and the 1/3 scale utility knife have been fully file worked in a vine pattern on the spine from the top false edge to the butt of the handle. Each knife has been hand rubbed to a 1500 grit wet sand low gloss finish. Each blade was edge hardened (oil quenched) to a rockwell hardness of 58 for good edge holding and ease of sharpening. Handles are glued with high strength industrial epoxy and pinned with oversize brass pins. The smaller knife is handled in ebony wood with visible red streaking in the grain. The large knife is handled in buffalo horn with white streaks visible on the edges. A beautiful set it is sheathed in hand stitched natural dyed leather, with the belt loop riveted and sewn for added durability. This set is both at home in a fine kitchen, or on the belt of an outdoorsman.Large knife: 6 1/2" bladeSmall knife: 3 1/4" bladeThese knives have been etched with my logo.The knives are carbon steel so they will rust, Hand wash and dry with towel before storage. The handles are not to be washed in a dishwasher, and are not to be left soaking in water. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12315 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:41:51 MST http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12284 <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12284"> <img align="left" border="none" hspace="5" style="padding-right: 25px;" src="http://static.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/4765_product_1017258511_thumb_crop.jpg"> </a> Southwestern in style, this beautiful decorative knife is a suitable addition to any home or office motif. Forge welded at 2300 degrees from 3/4" crane cable and handled in weathered dyed Elk antler with heavy naval brass trim, this piece is more sculpture than tool. I have attempted to capture and blend the beauty of an eagles wing with the utilitarian aspects of a common Indian hunting knife. This 8 1/2" knife is hand forged and signed. Although it is extremely sharp, due to the nature of the medium I am not able to guarantee this knife for use as I normally do. This is not a heavy use knife. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=12284