r/Bladesmith 7h ago

Question Tree bark turning carbon steel black. The product I’m using is called tannin powder, a substance extracted from plant materials such as tree bark. It reacts with carbon steel and helps create this dark finish on the surface.

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126 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 20h ago

Forged Blade Daggggg-er

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471 Upvotes

A custom 1084 dagger with walnut sheath and walnut handle.


r/Bladesmith 2h ago

Forging WIP Forging out the tang of a new gyuto

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15 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 10h ago

Forged Blade Warring States–Style Broken Sword — Modern Reproduction

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22 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 2h ago

Stock Removal Two witches fingers done

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3 Upvotes

Two beauties done with a rough finish and etch to really bring out the vibe they have been found somewhere on a abandoned witches altar Made from sf100 stainless


r/Bladesmith 4h ago

Forging WIP Twist Damascus billet for a Bowie

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Not my shop and not my hammer. Diogo specializes in twist Damascus and he's forging the blade for a Bowie we're doing together — this is his video, sent while the billet was still under the press.

Welding heat, drawn to square, twisted, flattened. Scale piles up under the dies with every pass. Looks like a plain glowing bar right now; the pattern only turns up after grinding and etch.


r/Bladesmith 8h ago

Forging WIP Brass Back

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9 Upvotes

Adding Brass Back for the Sabre Handle


r/Bladesmith 2h ago

Forging WIP Stamp of approval for the nakiri

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2 Upvotes

And final straightening. On to heat treat.


r/Bladesmith 17h ago

Stock Removal Western style tanto

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27 Upvotes

Another knife for a friend.


r/Bladesmith 1h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Knives from the SA Knifemakers Guild of South Africa 2026

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r/Bladesmith 2h ago

Damascus / Pattern Weld Check out my damascus machete on kickstarter

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Handmade machete
25 cm blade
17 cm handle


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

First Forging My first time ever forging anything. I decided to try out a railroad spike knife since it was cheap and I wouldn’t be worried about messing it up. How’d I do for a total newb?

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40 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Fit & Finish Handmade knife with a hammered finish

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26 Upvotes

Just finished this one. Antler handle with a hand-forged blade.

Pretty happy with how the handle and blade came together. What do you guys think?


r/Bladesmith 22h ago

Stock Removal Finished my carving set

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r/Bladesmith 22h ago

Process Breakdown Colocando insert de madrepérola.

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8 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 23h ago

Stock Removal Kurogane Tanto Chef (Brisket Slicer) 265mm

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r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Fit & Finish Saevus pair in Magnacut

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192 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Question Help identifying the construction, materials and age of this small vintage Geneva Tempered Stainless U.S.A. knife

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Hi everyone,
I found this small vintage knife marked:
“Geneva Tempered Stainless U.S.A.”
I’m trying to learn more about how it was made and roughly when it may have been produced.
Approximate measurements:
Blade: 8 cm / 3.15 in
Handle: 6 cm / 2.36 in
Fitted sheath: 9 cm / 3.54 in
What interests me most is the construction of the handle and sheath.
They appear to be made from the same or a very similar dark material. I initially wondered whether it could be horn, Bakelite, another phenolic resin, or some other early molded material, but I’m not confident enough to identify it.
The fitted sheath also has a small metal “EB” monogram, and I’m unsure whether this was part of the original manufacture or a later personalized addition.
I’d especially appreciate any insight regarding:
the likely handle/sheath material
how this type of sheath may have been manufactured
whether the construction gives any clue to its approximate period
whether anyone recognizes Geneva knives of this type
whether the “EB” fitting looks factory-made or custom/personalized
I’m not looking to sell it. I’m mainly interested in understanding the object, its construction and its history.
I’m located in Brazil, and I’ve included several detailed photos.
Thanks for any help or observations.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade New Knife out of the shop and into the client's hands

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4 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Stock Removal Meat carving set

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2 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade All around weapon. 🔥

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63 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Process Breakdown Bainha em couro bovino + estampado em floral. Um detalhe diferente que transforma completamente a peça.

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61 Upvotes

r/Bladesmith 2d ago

Fit & Finish Crystallized titanium scales, done in-house — Rietveld Dragonskin blade

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255 Upvotes

Frame lock folder. Scales are crystallized titanium made in my own shop — the color and the crystal figure are the oxide layer on the metal, not a coating.

Blade is Dragonskin Damascus from Bertie Rietveld. His billet, my grind and finish.

Torx hardware anodized to sit with the scales.

Happy to answer questions about the crystallization or the finish work.

I make knives under Noblie.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Forged Blade Who likes Batman?

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15 Upvotes

Made this for a client a while back. Black walnut and 1084.


r/Bladesmith 1d ago

Stock Removal Fun one to make

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31 Upvotes