#battleofthebladesmiths

Stills after the #railroadspike #battle between @collin_miller_bladesmith and @joshaweston . That Collin Miller is one talented knifemaker. . #forged #thepxsmith #joshaweston #battleofthebladesmiths #ForgedinFire #forgedinfire #railspikeknife (at Frankenmuth River Place Shops) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsaUc2Dyfh/?igshid=xw67kwilns8b

Here's a closer look at the four blades from last night's @newenglandschoolofmetalwork #battleofthebladesmiths They were forged, heat treated and handles in under 2 hours. It's a sweet grouping: Kentish Seax by @sunandstarsforge Recurve Americana Fighter by @joshaweston 1850s Coffin Handled Scottish Seax by @macevitale and Classic Fighter with Forged Guard by @rhea_knives . This a tough challenge that requires some pre-planning, being able to stick to a plan and managing time and stress. There's not time to waste but there are steps that can't be shortsheeted too much. The big ones are: managing blade temperature to minimize grain growth, thermocycling, tempering actually having a handle on and making sure there is a sharp edge. We all made it through, no crack, no breaks, no dull blades and no missed parameters. Nice work! . . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #knivesofinstagram #knifecommunitiy #knivesdaily #knifelife #forgedinreality #maineoxy #newenglandschoolofmetalwork #badass #champions (at New England School of Metalwork) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5urMwnaJ_/?igshid=1k4bhtab8l7in

Good morning and happy Monday! I am starting off the week a little more chill after this weekend's #battleofthebladesmiths at @newenglandschoolofmetalwork (great freaking school). I had a lot of good feedback on these little shark themed 3 finger knives and thought I would take a few mins and turn them into full sized dive knives and this time use some stainless steel. . Have a great day! . . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #knivesofinstagram #knifecommunitiy #knivesdaily #knifelife #knifedesign #design #sketch #sketchbook #drawing #sketchtoreality #planning #chill #coffee #morningroutine (at Hanahan, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8BC2EHf72/?igshid=19lmv6mmjc9pd

Don't forget this #bladesmith #competition is coming up in a few weeks at @newenglandschoolofmetalwork . If you can make it to #maine I bet you will have a good time! Now I need to figure out the rules ;) and what we are forging. @joshaweston @rhea_knives @sunandstarsforge @macevitale Reposted from @newenglandschoolofmetalwork - Hoo boy! This will be a FIGHT! #forgedinfirechampion #battleofthebladesmiths #americanbladesmith #blacksmith #knives #knifecommunitiy #knifemaker #newengland (at New England School of Metalwork) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByqzBr0Hq1H/?igshid=1kah38mol2tw9

Reposted from @newenglandschoolofmetalwork - Hoo boy! This will be a FIGHT! #forgedinfirechampion #battleofthebladesmiths #americanbladesmith https://www.instagram.com/p/Btd5BTyhVV2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i1y1ueubh854