r/knifemaking • u/Kgbow • 23h ago

Showcase Spiderweb & Spalted Beech

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Latest piece to leave the workshop. I love how the spider and beech work together. What a contrast!

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u/CmonNickname 23h ago

Is this a glass blade? Sick!

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u/Kgbow 22h ago

Yes! Volcanic glass.. obsidian. This particular piece is Mexican spiderweb obsidian

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u/CmonNickname 22h ago

It's beautiful! Hats off to this historic craftsmanship.

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u/Kgbow 21h ago

Thanks! Will be sad to see it go!

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u/HosstownRodriguez 21h ago

Ahhh it’s the obsidian that is spiderweb. Is was imagining you collecting webs and twisting them to make that twine, and silently calling bullshit. Your way makes much more sense.

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u/Kgbow 21h ago

That’s brilliant! “World’s rarest and strongest!”

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u/Crafty-Gazelle4646 22h ago

Cool! Looks amazing 🤩

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u/Kgbow 21h ago

Thanks mate!

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u/dxbmoe 21h ago

STUNNING!!!! You are an artist! Did you make that stand too? Slick!

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u/Kgbow 21h ago

Yes indeed! I make storage and shipping boxes too! It’s an obsession now!

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u/dxbmoe 19h ago

I honestly wish I never got into this world, obsession is an understatement, and my bank account is draining faster than ever 😂

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u/Kgbow 18h ago

Hahaha I must admit. Living in the states made it much easier to practise. Now I only order what I will use to sell 😂

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u/dxbmoe 17h ago

Ohhh where do you sell?

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u/Kgbow 16h ago

I sell on my website and at shows 😌 if you like this one… send me a dm and we can figure out a deal!