#ringpommel

Here is a still shot for thise that just want to stare at her... I am actually digging that dramatic low layer organic pattern. . Maybe today I will get some time to clean her up and get her peoperly etched and sharpened. My goal will be to only grind from the heel to the tip (maybe a little cleanup in the ring). . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #ringpommel #ringknife #celticsword #celt-ibero #germamic #damascus #sword #blacksmith #forged #resting (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPJ0EDjtqu/?igshid=9m3oa1i5r5h9

Irish sword and scabbard w/shoulder strap #irishsword #ringpommel #sword #gallowglass (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwICPS2n4xH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=137163hx8rwal

Some still shots of the celtic war knife build. It's a low layer pattern with a forged ring pommel and globular grip adorned with cultural geometric patterns. The scabbard is of simple wood construction with forged bronze and copper fittings wrapped in hemp cord. . The balance is quite lovely and the grip is surprisingly comfortable. It's got a devastating edge that can process through a 2x4 in no time. . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #celtibero #germanic #sleek #ringpommel #celticsword #chieftan #historicalknives (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPHPs3Nj7i3/?utm_medium=tumblr

As I play with lines I can get a sense of how it will cut and move. I feel there is not enough rocker to the cutting edge on my new illustration to keep the slice moving through the cut. . Back to the drawing board. . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #sketches #sketch #sketchbook #drawing #planning #historicalknives #celtibero #ringpommel #germanic #warknife (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/B40jJqgHIRk/?igshid=198kb6a2bi73d

Accidentally left this beauty in the etchant last night... a bit more aggressive texture than I wanted. I will have to smooth out the sides and re-profile the tip as it is now too thin in the last 2 inches. Still looks cool... maybe too cool. Damn. I even thought I should set an alarm and just never did. . . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #blacksmith #forged #mistakes #germanic #warknife #ringpommel (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxpNvDQArbB/?igshid=28g3sr1469eb

I still want to take this to a higher grit but this will have to do before my trip. She is looking pretty. I am already compiling my notes for the next one. Push to improve. . . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #knivesofinstagram #knifecommunitiy #knivesdaily #knifeporn #knifepic #celtibero #warknife #germanic #ringpommel (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5hD1VhzC0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n68q6a4t8p1f

I just love the subtle slagginess of a good wrought iron. Gotta get back in the shop to finish this #germanic #warknife out all the way. She is close. . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #germanicpagan #celtibero #ringpommel #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #knivesofinstagram #knivesdaily #knifevideo #blacksmithing (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxcXWpvgZXv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dofkuw7x557e

Making some #forging progress on the new #ringpommel #warknife . . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #blacksmith #letsgethammered #forge #movingmetal #metalaf (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtrikehhSeP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15e1c9i1cu5g4