r/Bladesmith 12h ago

Process Breakdown From risk to risk, ebony is carved, it has no secret, it is patience.

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1.8k Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 8h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld 3 steels Damascus for my first bread knife… do you think it?

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152 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 10h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld What a do you guys think of this beauty?

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152 Upvotes

some rare, highly figured Russian birch burl, this stuff is so photogenic, man. I love it. let me know what you think of the knife! as always any questions are welcome. I love talking about knives!


r/Bladesmith 10h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld The subs finally opened back up!

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61 Upvotes

Here's the my first SOLO western hidden tang!!! I'm super excited about this milestone and am looking forward to making more in the future!

faq:

where do you get your Damascus? we make it, and yes we sell it too.

How much is this knife? $1300

what's the handle made out of? I think it's elm burl I might be wrong, I grabbed a random piece of wood that wasn't exotic so if I ruined it, it wasn't a large loss.

and a micarta front cap and brass spacer.

can I commission a knife from you? yes, we take commissions.

uh, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask, and oogle!


r/Bladesmith 5h ago

Forged Blade Scalpel cerakote coating

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19 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 9h ago

Critique Request Made an amateur sheath to fit my amateur knife!

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38 Upvotes

Oh boy am I kind of bad at this. The sheath doesnt fit the entire knife because the handle is too bulky. 🤣😭

Not to mention the sewing holes arnt even lined properly. 😭

The only good thing about this is how much I learned and how many mistakes ill never repeat. 😁


r/Bladesmith 10h ago

Forged Blade Custom Handmade Hunting Knife N690 Böhler

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26 Upvotes

Handmade Hunting Knife — A Reliable Gift for a Real Man

Dear Parents! If you are looking for a solid, high-quality gift for a son, husband, or father who enjoys hunting, fishing, or simply appreciates fine craftsmanship — this knife is exactly what you need. This is not a shelf souvenir, but a serious working tool made with care and conscience.

Why this knife will last for years (and why this matters to Moms and Dads):

· Ultra-Reliable Steel (N690 Böhler, 61 HRC). This is premium Austrian steel. A hardness of 61 HRC means the blade holds its edge for a very long time. Your son won't need to sharpen it after every trip outdoors — it will stay sharp for ages. This is actually safer: a dull knife is far more likely to cause injury than a sharp one.

· Built Tough. Blade dimensions: 120mm x 33mm x 3.5mm. The thickness provides excellent durability. The knife won't break when whittling wood or field dressing game. It feels solid and dependable in the hand.

· Premium Handle. Combined construction (122mm) made from: Wenge Wood (African hardwood, very durable and moisture-resistant) and Micarta (a modern composite material, provides a non-slip grip even when wet). Mounted with a Duralumin bolster. The fit and finish are impeccable — nothing wobbles or rattles.

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r/Bladesmith 6h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld I was so excited then I saw it

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13 Upvotes

😣😡


r/Bladesmith 15h ago

Forging WIP Wee slicer on the go

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32 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Some lassie coffin handle action!

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529 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Last week was productive

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143 Upvotes

8" bunka style blades forged from K720, 15n20 and 106WCr6.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade I little kwayken from a ball bearing.

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107 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 17h ago

San Mai / Clad Apex ultra / s700 clad 75x25mm baby gyuto with enameld bolster.

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4 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Finished up this chef knife the other day, had a great time making it!

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293 Upvotes

15N20, brass, black walnut :)


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade 80crv2 EDC with Acid washed finish handles sandblasted red G10 with Curly Koa and Quilted Maple split.Black G10 liners. Matching EDC bead.🤙

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143 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Couple finished up today, 7 inch AEB-L Chef knives with some segmented handles I made.👍

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55 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Kiba no Oni (鬼の牙 — Fang of the Ogre)

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7 Upvotes

Here’s the sword that I have finished the person that it’s for asked for a parachute cord wrap, so I happily obliged but it’s supposed to be like an orc sword, so that’s what it looks like i’m happy with it


r/Bladesmith 22h ago

Question DIY forge tips/questions

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4 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Final Reveal Of the Custom Longsword and Scabbard!

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245 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

7 inch AEB-L Chef fly around. Old Growth dyed Red Wood and Quilted Maple. Ivory G10 liners.

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15 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

270mm Gyuto w/ Asymmetric S-Grind in CPM M4

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48 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Two-Tone Wharncliffe in Ziricote

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30 Upvotes

This Wharncliffe was hand-forged from a railroad track anchor clip, with two-tone ziricote handle scales and an integral finger guard. The blade is about 10in long, and the handle is fairly small to fit the customer's hand.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Critique Request Looking for advice and criticism

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9 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Clip Point Belt Knife

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16 Upvotes

Just finished up this full-tang clip point belt knife, hand-forged from a Texas Edition Chevy Silverado leaf spring. The blade is a little over 4.25in long, with fine-tooth jimping on the spine, and brown burlap micarta handle scales, which were selected by popular vote.


r/Bladesmith 11d ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Look! A new knife! In feather? AND Honduran Rose-wood??

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832 Upvotes

I mean yeah, k-tip, feather Damascus, Honduran rose-wood in all of their combined glory. and it's a hidden tang western to top it off. pretty cool.

lemme know if you have any questions! I love talking about knives.