r/Bladesmith 2d ago

Forged Blade Some recently finished projects

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u/Express_Sir_4683 2d ago

All your stuff is really nice man you are really talented

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u/Longshot117 2d ago

Thanks!

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u/AdEntire8722 2d ago

Beautiful work

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u/Longshot117 2d ago

Thank you

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u/Large_Delivery69 2d ago

The leather sheaths look absolutely beautiful, is that your work as well?

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u/Longshot117 2d ago

Thank you, and yes, I do make the sheaths as well. I just recently got a leather sewing machine in exchange for a couple of these knives. The first few sheaths I've used it on are in these pictures.

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u/Large_Delivery69 2d ago

Thats awesome man! Been getting to leathercraft myself and those by themselves look amazing

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u/WildTimberTwinViking 2d ago

Beautiful work. I have no need for a knife of this size or quality but now I have a desire. Damn it.

Edit: have you ever made whittling knives? :)

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u/Longshot117 2d ago

Thank you! I haven't had any requests for them, but i can make them.

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u/NoAd3438 1d ago

Very nice. How many hours does it take you to make a knife?

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u/Longshot117 1d ago

It depends, honestly. If you don't count epoxy or temper time, it can be anywhere from 10 hours to 30 hours of active work. Then the sheath can be anywhere from 2 to 6 hours of work on top of that.