Any bladesmiths based in or around Berlin, Germany? Heading there later this month and would love to meet up with other craftspeople.2yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Vibrant heat patinas on a trio of Ferrolithic steel daggers I forged. [OC]3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/oddlysatisfying
The Navajo nation has been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19. Myself and Kodee Artis, Navajo Bladesmith created this set and we are raffling it. All proceeds are being donated in solidarity to Navajo mutual aid groups doing literal life saving work. More details in comments.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Release the Kraken! I crafted this wave knife block, and forged the tentacle knives.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/woodworking
Ferrolithic dagger. I’ve been experimenting fusing 10,000 BC blade tech with 2020 blade tech. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Particularly vibrant heat patinas on my Ferrolithic daggers. WIP.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Ferrolithic dagger, fusing 10,000BC and 2020CE. [OC] details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
The Navajo nation has been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19. Myself and Kodee Artis, Navajo Bladesmith created this set and we are raffling it. All proceeds are being donated in solidarity to Navajo mutual aid groups doing literal life saving work. More details in comments.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
The Navajo nation has been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19. Myself and Kodee Artis, Navajo Bladesmith created this set and we are raffling it. All proceeds are being donated in solidarity to Navajo mutual aid groups doing literal life saving work. More details in comments.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knifemaking
I built this using a tomahawk I forged myself, fishing line, 2 matches, and my dog Kuu, who I have trained to help me drag small trees around.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Survival
A pack of my Fenrir survival knives in progress. If you’ve never made a batch of knives before, give it a try. You’ll learn a lot.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
My latest ferrolithic dagger build. 8” cutting edges, 80CRV2 blade, ebony handle.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Ferrolithic dagger for a field archeologist! Now with pants! Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Ferrolithic knife! I’ve been studying stone blades to learn their secrets. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
PSA: This is garbage and it’s disrespectful to the forest. Pack it in pack it out. [found today in the Skokomish wilderness area, WA]5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Survival
Topographical map into the minds of our ancestors. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Engine on the USS Comanche, a WWII tugboat. This beast still runs.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/MachinePorn
The Navajo nation has been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19. Myself and Kodee Artis, Navajo Bladesmith created this set and we are raffling it. All proceeds are being donated in solidarity to Navajo mutual aid groups doing literal life saving work. More details in comments.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/forgedinfireshow
Clad with wrought iron from a now lost shipwreck. I have a love of unique materials with stories and history.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Fiochmhar - Fierce. Celtic Iberian Ring Pommel war knife. I enjoyed making this more than any other project this year. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
I just finished this bushcraft Knife. 12” spring Steel blade, elk antler and elk bone handle wrapped in 150’ of bowstring soaked in beeswax. A bit fanciful but highly effective.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Survival
Fungal Filigree Fenrir, part of a limited edition collection I’m currently creating.8mo ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Bushcraft knife I hand forged, with sheath. I was able to cut through bones without damaging it and still slice paper. Specs and video link in comments.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Survival
I clad this blade with wrought iron from a now lost shipwreck on the PNW coast.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Kukri I finished up recently. 80CRV2 and Gabon ebony. These things have fascinatingly complex geometry.2yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Fenrir! 80CRV2, Bolivian rosewood. Out of the hundreds of knives I’ve made, this is the strongest, performance wise. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
The Kraken steak knife set! I hand forged the tentacle knives, and carved the wave block.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
I just traded two knives for 2,500 lbs/1,133 KGs of high carbon cable. Cable damascus forever!6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
The Yakutkri! Hybrid bush knife with a small survival kit in the handle. I forged and created this. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Neo-Tribal post apocalyptic Bowie knife. 9” blade, L6 steel, Pacific Yew handle.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Current WIP Tuna fillet knife for a deep sea fisherman. 14” blade, spine is 1/16th” thick, very tricky quench.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
I created this hand forged Seabarong and its scabbard. It’s L6 Steel, elk bone/elk antler handle with 150’ of bowstring soaked in beeswax as the wrap. 12” blade.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
The Navajo nation has been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19. Myself and Kodee Artis, Navajo Bladesmith created this set and we are raffling it. All proceeds are being donated in solidarity to Navajo mutual aid groups doing literal life saving work. More details in comments.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
I’ve been collecting the buildups from my abrasive chopsaw. I find them delightful.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Posted a damascus billet I Forged last week. These are what I created with it. Swanky paring knives.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
How to accept the watery fate the shadow people have condemned you to.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/disneyvacation
My part of a collaboration with Blackguard Customs, my friend and worthy opponent on Forged in Fire. Details in comments.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Small integral Damascus chef’s knife with saya I just finished up.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
My steel drinking horn went to a good home She already had runes and horns, added mine to her ensemble.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A pair of my curvy beast chef’s knives in progress. Stoked on the etching contrast.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Klingon Mek’Leth! 22” overall length, 27” of cutting edge. Challenging and fun build. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Started my journey almost exactly 3 years ago. My successes are built on a mountain of failures. Forge onwards to victory fellow Bladesmiths!5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Multibar Damascus Peshkabz. This is loosely based off of an Afghani design I particularly liked. Very tricky grinding on this thing. I also did the sheath.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Latest creature freshly emerged from the depths of my acid bath.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Latest axe. Perfect for all of your monastery and coastal village pillaging needs.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Damascus Brisket Yatagan. Collaboration with u/Reddragonforge 12” blade, African Blackwood handle. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Solid titanium skull walking cane. This material is an interesting challenge.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Adventures in acid etching. Differentially quenched L6 with Bocote handle. 8” blade.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
First go at an integral chef’s knife. Multibar Damascus I forged, African Blackwood. 9” blade 2” from spine to heel.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
8” blade chef’s knife. 1080, 15N20, ARMALLOY 650, African Blackwood. Specs in comments.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Runic chef’s knife. The runes are part of a poem about the warrior god Tyr Binding Fenrir. Translation in comments.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
The Navajo nation has been hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19. Myself and Kodee Artis, Navajo Bladesmith created this set and we are raffling it. All proceeds are being donated in solidarity to Navajo mutual aid groups doing literal life saving work. More details in comments.3yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/nextfuckinglevel
Dogshead bladesmithing hammer I just finished up. More info in comments.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My latest student’s first Knife. He is a structural engineer, and it shows.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
My latest tomahawk. Very pleased with the forge weld transition line.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Custom Ferrolithic Dagger I just finished up. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
Multi Bar pattern welded Mainz Gladius I finished forging recently.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Birthday present for my wife. Multibar Damascus, integral bolster, Bocote wood, deer antler, abalone and leather.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Fiochmhar now has pants! Sheath is a back strap setup that can also be worn horizontally on the lower back.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
2.2 LB iron nickel meteorite for Damascus. This will be immensely challenging and rewarding.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Vines, haunted forest, T-Rex. Acid etching is ridiculously fun.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
PSA: harbor freight is having a ball peen hammer sale. They make great tomahawks!6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My first multi bar pattern weld. 4, 11 layer twists with a 120 layer cutting edge. I have 30+ hours in to this Steel so far.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Had this Idea last night, turned it in to reality today. Oh the joys of pattern welding.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Super light Bushcrafting Khukri, just under 1 LB weight. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
8” blade Nakiri I just finished up. 108 layer Damascus made partially from armored vehicle plating.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/chefknives
Ferrolithic dagger for a desert adventurer. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Psychedelic Serpent Explosion! Incidentally, fantastic indie band name. Details in comments4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Elk spirit. Elk jaw bone, deer tibia, electroplated copper, paua abalone, multibar pattern welded blade.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
I’ve been working on my integral chef’s knife skill set lately. I’m happy to answer process questions if anyone has them.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
First go at a Nakiri. 108 layer Damascus made partially from armored vehicle plating.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Fiochmhar-Fierce. Celtic-Iberian ring pommel war knife. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A knife I forged, sheathed in an Elk Jawbone, with Sequoia burl additions. Curved joins are my nemesis!6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/woodworking
This is part of a trade with a jeweler I’m doing. Elk vertebrae, Wenge, bloodwood. L6 Steel with etched dinosaur pattern.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Do you have an over abundance of un-pillaged monasteries and coastal villages in your area? Try the new “battle axe” for all your looting and pillaging needs.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Damascus Mjolnir. Quenched on Thorsday in a oil containing: Bear gall, lightning struck wood, oak gall, and fulgurite. Needed some Pagan swag for the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire the next two weekends.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My latest multibar billet. Left to right: 140 straight grain, 2, 20 layer twists, 140 twist.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
My first multibar damascus is coming along well. Now to the handle and sheath!6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Managed to get 30 blades ground from tempered blanks to to 36 grit yesterday. New personal record.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Does this count? I forged this knife, acid etched the design, and made a sheath from Elk vertebrae, Wenge, and Bloodwood.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/crafts
Mushroom pattern Damascus, mushroom sheath, fossilized whale bone and abalone handle. Sole authorship.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
A small pack of tomahawks in their natural environment. Ball peen hammers FTW.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Last 4 I finished up. I’m calling the blade shape Heron, as it reminds me of their beaks.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
Multi-bar Damascus Gladius base pieces. More info in comments.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A knife I forged with an Elk jawbone and Sequoia burl sheath.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/somethingimade
Celtic Iberian ring pommel war knife WIP. From a piece of truck axle. Very excited to finish this.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Sculpted a bust of my DnD character, Slithis Brightscale. Dragonborn blacksmith cleric, in front of my forge.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/gaming
An update to the fillet knife I posted yesterday. Seahorse handle of Padauk wood to go with nautical theme. 14” blade, 22” overall, exactly 10 OZ weight.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/knives
PSA: this still qualifies as trash and it’s disrespectful to the forest. Pack it in, pack it out. [found today in the Skokomish wilderness area, WA]5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Historical blade discussion! What are some of your favorite historical/culturally specific blades? Mine is the Haida Dagger. Link to more info and pictures in comments.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
My part of a collaborative piece with Blackguard customs, my friend/Forged in Fire opponent. This bad boy is going to have some epic engraving done to it.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Looking for feedback on my recent axe profiles. 1-6 are more camp axes/large hatchets with a thicker spine / steep angle for splitting. 7-12 are light battle axes, with a thinner spine / angle. What do you like or dislike and why?5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Yakutkri! I designed and forged this myself, compact survival kit contained in handle. Details in comments.4yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Survival
Seabarong! A cultural fusion bushcraft Knife. 12” blade, elk bone/elk antler handle wrapped with 150’ of bowstring soaked with beeswax. Quilted maple sheath.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Repousse burgonet helm by Filippo Negroli. Circa 1510-1579. Found this in the NY MET arms and armor collection.7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Fascinating articles from the 1890’s on pattern welded Persian gun barrels. Link in comments. Worth reading.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Integral serpent Knife and sheath. Lightly coated in copper, artificial verdigris.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Persian inspired hunting/killing knife of 1084 with Brut De Forge/ferric finish. Jatoba/Wenge handle. 11 overall. Comments and constructive criticism very welcome.7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Working on brazing a solid brass/copper surface to steel. Anyone have any advice?7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Kempf Forge strikes again! Latest commission out the door. 5160 and black walnut.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Integral dagger out of 3/4 W2 with molded leather sheath. Also my first hamon!7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Looking for feedback on my axe profiles. 1-6 are camp axes/large hatchets with thicker wedge shaped spines for splitting, 7-12 are light battle axes with a more slender wedge/spine. What do you like or dislike and why? Thanks!5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Tool chest of master carpenter and stone mason H.O. Studley. There are 300+ tools in this.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/woodworking
Integral guard hunter out of 1084 with molded hardened leather sheath. All from scratch. Wenge/Jatoba handle.7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Damascus/1095 San mai line Knife/Slicer I just finished up. Specs and link to album in comments.5yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/chefknives
My current WIP. Seabarong bush Knife. Free hand ground four fullers on this. 12” blade.6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Test etch on my first multibar damascus. I'm excited to have this technique in my skill set!6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
2nd Hamon. 1st attempt at Mokume Gane. Forge welded quarters. Anyone have advice for making basic Mokume pop? Mostly looks like copper.7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Test etch on my first multibar damascus. I'm super stoked to play with this technique further! So many possibilities!6yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Experimenting with brazing a solid brass/copper coating onto steel. Anyone have any experience or advice with this process?7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Bladesmith
Does anyone know how medial ridges are traditionally forged? Having trouble finding this information.7yr ⋅ OctopusMadeOfKnives ⋅ r/Blacksmith
