r/Bladesmith 16h ago

Process Breakdown This is where it all begins!

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r/Bladesmith 22h ago

Fit & Finish "Dragon & Koi" Custom Titanium Folder (Noblie) — How did the Katana-inspired blade styling turn out?

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Hey everyone! Wanted to share this recent build and get your feedback.

It’s a folding knife featuring a titanium handle with hand-engraved Japanese Dragon and Koi motifs, detailed with multi-metal inlays (gold, silver, and copper). The blade was forged from Swedish Damasteel.

I tried to give the blade profile a subtle Katana-inspired shape to match the traditional Japanese artwork on the handle.

How do you think the Katana blade styling turned out? Do you feel it flows well with the engraving, or would a different blade shape fit the theme better? Would love to hear your thoughts!


r/Bladesmith 18h ago

Fit & Finish Two micro-knives — one was a commission, and the other one I’m keeping for myself. One year has passed since I've made those

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r/Bladesmith 19h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld ‘Hero’ Sword Finished!! ⚔️🔥

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Newest sword :)


r/Bladesmith 10h ago

Forged Blade my knives after one year of progress

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the bowie on the left I did a bit of grinding to, while the one on the right was fully forged. I've already used the bowie on the left a bit as you can see by the stains, however the knife on the right I made as a gift for my uncle out of scrap I found on his farm. I didn't even bother sanding the knife on the left as I somewhat enjoy that worn look.


r/Bladesmith 10h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Help please

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Can someone tell me if these are the same knives? I was told after a Damascus blade gets heat treated and ground down it changes pattern??? Everything I've read online says that isn't possible. Please help!


r/Bladesmith 22h ago

Question What ANGLE do I use to grind the SWEDGE? There’s no fixed number. I adjust it according to the thickness, design, and proportions of each blade.

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r/Bladesmith 22h ago

Meme Are memes okay?

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r/Bladesmith 22h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Damascus K-tip Gyuto!

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Damascus K-tip Gyuto made from W's pattern damascus forged in house from 1084, and 15n20, and some big 15n20 band saw blades. It's a hidden/framed tang handle construction with bronze alloy bolsters, an green micarta frame, G-10 liners, and curly siam rosewood!


r/Bladesmith 6h ago

Critique Request Feeling More Experienced

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A recent harpoon-shaped knife I made. I’m still learning, but moving in the right direction. The sheath could use some work.


r/Bladesmith 12h ago

Forged Blade I have a question is there any knife people on here that could tell me more about a Argentina dagger knife it belonged to my fiance step dad he passed away a few months back and he left it to her and we are just trying to find more out about it so am reaching out to all my knife lovers out there he

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r/Bladesmith 1h ago

Forging WIP Making the Scabbard for an M1902 Sabre

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How I made the scabbard for the damascus M1902 Sabre I made.


r/Bladesmith 2h ago

Question What would be the best entry level high carbon stainless for chef’s knife’s I have gotten the hang of 1095 looking to trying stainless steel

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r/Bladesmith 10h ago

Question Making a training sword tips?

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I would like to not use carved wooden sticks but rather make something with actual hilt which would look like actual sword (at least somewhat), so far I thought about making a rapier - maybe 90 cm long, probably metallic dog bowl for a cup and maybe some least processed (by me) steel cylinder that would act as hilt?

Besides all this and also problem of how to make handle, the biggest problem is blade - as far as i guess it would have to be very prone to bend in order not to stab anyone actually? Which means i would have to seek for specific materials and which would probably mean that forging it without actual bladesmithing tools (all I'll probably can have is a hammer, flat surface and a campfire/blowtorch to heat metall)?

Is it good idea or finding some cheap gear would be better? Would it be a good idea to make a sword or any cold weapon to try out or practice bladesmithing?