#warknife

Nephilim Slayer: a beastly bronze sword I was fortunate enough to get to forge with @cedarlore with the @coalironworks collaboration series. You can see an in-depth video of our process on their YouTube channel. . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #cedarlore #coalironworks #nephilim #slayer #warknife #mythic #youtube #bronze #ancient (at Coal Ironworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/COVtinJjOMM/?igshid=11797caekn8gu

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

Got some early morning grinding it. Took her to 120 grit and got all my grind lines ready for heat treating later this evening. I will post some process videos today. . . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #knifemakingcommunity #knivesofinstagram #bluedykem #celtibero #germanic #warknife #dailygrind (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwjp6Q7BsDU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oo8383b3e2js

Although I am generally happy with where my latest attempt at recreating a #germanic #warknife is going, I am already compiling my notes and critiques to get even closer on the next build. As you can see, I let the handle get a little away from me during the material isolation. There is too much room between the ring and the palm swell and between the palm swell and heel. The palm swell isn't too small (I thought it was at first) but it is a little small and that is accentuated by the fact that it ends up being in the wrong spot. If I had much bigger hands this might be perfect. The heel needed to be forged down more with a much sharper angle. It also looks like the angle of the handle needs to be adjusted to have the ring pulled up a few degrees higher. The wrought iron looks amazing. It is primarily wrought iron and thus a bendable blade, even though it is thick. A bit less iron to steel ratio in the next one should give it more rigidity and spring. Always push yourself to improve. Strive for better. Reach your goals. #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #knivesofinstagram #knifecommunitiy #lifelessons #goals #critique #critic #history #artifact #comparison #selfimprovement #reflection @knivesillustratedmagazine #forged #forge #handmade #excellence #failures #success #inspiration (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnXQJ6hUpm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fzorlgvudrhr

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

I was watching season 10 of @discovery @nakedandafraidtv with my daughters last night and we saw the episode with @extreme_instinct and @tarzanoflosangeles ... we loved every minute. Great episode! It reminded me of when I processed a boar last year. It was a great test for my #celtibero #warknife from @knifeordeath on @history channel, post being on the show. For those you you that haven't cut through boar or pig hair, it is brutal on blade sharpness as it is so tough. If you have a knife that can process a hairy pig without needed re-sharpened, you have a good knife. I can't imagine having to do it with an arrow head. Now I actually want to get one in a hunt... though I will be wearing clothes at least the first time ;) #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #knivesofinstagram #knifecommunitiy #knivesdaily #knivesareawesome #sharpaf #knifelife #wildboar #boar #hunting #meat #survival #discovery #nakedandafraid #realitytv #realitystars https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZbvfOBVEz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a5prk1he2ahu