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Engraving and Carving Antler – Orca Knife

Posted on August 27, 2013 by metal_musings

Here’s my latest knife. It’s a tiny deer antler Orca done in NW Native American style. The knife is 3 3/16 inches overall, with a 1 1/4 inch long 1075 carbon steel through-tang blade. The antler has been aged with … Continue reading →

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Yet More Fun with Titanium

Posted on March 26, 2013 by metal_musings

Below is a 1/8 inch thick grade 2 titanium pendant, Celtic Raven Stealing the Moon, a little less than 2 inches tall. And, above, a pair of hairsticks with a fusion of Viking and Celtic-style engravings.  On the left is … Continue reading →

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More Fun with Titanium

Posted on March 8, 2013 by metal_musings

Here’s a small Praying Mantis pendant in 1/8 inch thick Grade 2 titanium.  It was a delight to engrave, unlike the AL6V4 titanium I tried earlier. Above is my take on a “knapped” Ishi arrow point, also hand carved from … Continue reading →

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Engraved Spyderco Knife – The Maiden of Deception Pass

Posted on November 12, 2012 by metal_musings

Here’s a small engraved Spyderco knife we just completed.  The theme is the “Maiden of Deception Pass,” a Native American legend near where I live on Whidbey Island, WA. The knife is currently available at the Penn Cove Gallery, in Coupeville, WA, www.penncovegallery.com … Continue reading →

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Koi Pendant

Posted on October 17, 2012 by metal_musings

Another project I just finished (it’s been a sort of cleanup the projects kind of month), the Koi Pendant.   It has an inlaid silver koi and copper inlaid lily pads and is backed with silver, with an Argentium™ silver chain. … Continue reading →

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