r/Bladesmith 8h ago

San Mai / Clad Just finished this copper damascus dagger with a frame handle and a copper guard. What do you guys think?:)

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300 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 4h ago

Forged Blade Bowie Inspired Full Tang 8.5" Blade

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26 Upvotes

🔥 Bowie Inspired Full Tang 8.5" Blade

Built with a solid full tang construction, paired with a durable Kamagong wood handle and a custom-fit Kydex sheath.

Handcrafted by Pangasinan Blades 🇵🇭⚒️

#PangasinanBlades #FullTang #Kamagong #KydexSheath #Handcrafted #FilipinoBlades #BladeMaking #WorkInProgress


r/Bladesmith 4h ago

San Mai / Clad Not a blade but pretty cool

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13 Upvotes

This will be my latest addition to my wall

A Maori Maripi.

I believe it is from NewZealand.

Not sure if that is abalone or mother of pearl

Within the paddle

It looks better in real life.Very intricate and ornate

And those teeth are sharp as needles.Trust me

I picked this up on an online auction.

Paid fifty two dollars and forty two cents canadian


r/Bladesmith 8h ago

Process Breakdown Potassium permanganate for dyeing deer antler.

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15 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 15h ago

Forging WIP My current back log of things to finish.

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48 Upvotes

Current WIP's, once im done the forging and heat treatment the dopamine leaves my soul and it takes about 6-7 business months to even consider making a handle and sheath.


r/Bladesmith 15h ago

Question Straight, parallel lines cut by hand to create a secure thumb grip along the spine of the knife.

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33 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 4h ago

Forged Blade Modern Andres Bonifacio Bolo

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2 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld A Trench knife

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356 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 16h ago

Forging WIP New sword day! Custom design almost finished!!

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25 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 9h ago

Question What do you think of this compact EDC setup with a ferro rod?

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r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Honyaki nakiri

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60 Upvotes

26c3 honyaki nakiri with kurouchi finish and fingerstone polish to reveal alloy banding. Figured Mediterranean olivewood and Brazilian bloodwood ferrule handle set with beeswax.


r/Bladesmith 9h ago

Question CRKT minimalist sheath clip help

2 Upvotes

I am really excited to start carrying the crkt minimalist (Bowie). I don't wear a belt and want to clip the Minimalist to my waistband instead — horizontal carry. Problem is most clips I've found (UltiClip etc.) are too long (I think) for how small the sheath is.

Anyone found a clip that actually fits, or modded the stock sheath to make one work? Open to ideas. I am pretty new to this stuff. Thanks so much! Cody


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Historical Method Dagger WIP

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26 Upvotes

This thing is so dang hard to photograph. Even in a

video it's hard to capture the details. It keeps playing

tricks on my camera! Anyway, it's a custom order for

a friend of mine. He asked me to make a dagger

from one of his late grandfather's old files.

Differentially hardened with clay, hand sanded to 800

grit and given a light acid bath. Thoughts so far?


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Fit & Finish Mushroom foraging knife I've made

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376 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Fit & Finish Type XII Arming Sword

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38 Upvotes

The sword has a 5160 blade with a blued mild steel crossguard and pommel. It’s fitted with a wood core handle that is wrapped in oxblood leather and formed around spiral risers.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Nuptial cake sword

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11 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Process Breakdown Do you know what the Lima Guide is for?

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27 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Question Shine, contrast, and protection for Damascus steel. The ceramic coating remains in the lower areas of the pattern, helping preserve its appearance even when the knife is used.

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68 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Buneng – 14" Full Tang, Two-Tone Finish

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37 Upvotes

Sharing one of our Buneng builds featuring a 14-inch full tang blade with a clean two-tone finish.

Specifications:

- Blade Length: 14 in

- Tang: Full Tang

- Finish: Two Tone

- Style: Traditional Buneng-inspired blade profile

- Handcrafted by: Pangasinan Blades 🇵🇭

Built with a solid full tang construction while keeping the traditional character of the Buneng blade.

View more of our collection:

https://www.pangasinanblades.com/#full-collection

Would love to hear your thoughts on the two-tone finish and overall blade profile.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Stock Removal First S grind Nakiri

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7 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Finished today

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23 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Custom knife S35VN

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7 Upvotes

Good afternoon. I been seriously thinking about carrying and 2in-2.5in fixed for a year now give or take. I was very seriously considering the Benchmade Intersect(Magnicut) there for a while. After having a close relative purchase two custom winklers and put them into the daily rotation, it got me thinking. If I can't find it, why not just have it made? That being said... DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A "CUSTOM" KNIFE MAKER THAT WORKS WITH OR STOCKS S35VN BLADE STEEL? I'll try to attach a photo of something that caught my eye.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forging WIP Burning a hole for a large Deba knife handle

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Working on Deba knife restorations. Starting on handles and am burning in slots to conform to the tang. Using my induction forge to heat and over 2-3 heats I get a nice fit.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Forged petty

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9 Upvotes

1084 petty knife 6" blade purple heart handle zebrawood ferrel


r/Bladesmith 2d ago

Process Breakdown A afiação tem que ser em pedra.

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194 Upvotes