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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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Portfolio of Past Blades-. These are axes inspired by Shepherd's Axes, or Fokos, that I have made. They originate in Eastern Europe and are meant for self-defense while walking in the countryside. The axe itself is comfortable in the hand, and the edge is unsharpened for the walker's safety. Think of them a bit more like a war hammer or mace in terms of impact. But an heirloom accessory like this will be treasured! Click image to enlarge-. Shepherd's Axe, or a Fokos'. Click image to enlarge-.
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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Blades and Bladesmithing -. Home for wayward artist-bladesmiths. Thanks to Don Fogg. Peter's Valley Craft School. I frequently teach Bladesmithing and Damascus Making here. New England School of Metalwork. I will be teaching a Migration Era / Viking Pattern Welding class in May of '13. An invaluable smelting resource. Very informative site on historical pieces. Peter Johnsson, Swordsmith. One of the foremost modern documentors of the sword. Excellent swords. Great guys. Jesus turns rocks into swords!
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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Portfolio of Past Blades-. Click images to enlarge-. A Sword of Ice. I don't know. I didn't try. But I did marquench it and hold it long enough that I believe there's a bit of bainite in it in addition to the cold tempering cycle. If nothing else, I had a theme to work with when it came to the hilting. Ice is very cold and immeasurably slippery;. It glistens as clear as glass and most like to gems;. It is a floor wrought by the frost, fair to look upon. Anglo Saxon Rune Poem. Tip of the blade. This piece...
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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An Exploration in Niello. Migration Era Pattern Welding. This is the jewelry side of things- there is a jewelry/ burnout kiln, a casting machine (built into the table) a rolling mill just behind the soldering tray and the miscellany of the jeweler's trade. This is my forging area. There are two forges with an interchangeable burner. One is for large billets and one is for blades. The blade forge is based on Don Fogg's. On the right is my 24 ton Uncle Al's Hydraulic Press. A real boon to the billet-maker!
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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Daguerreotype by Mike Robinson, 2008. A deep interest in history and archaeology brought me to the medium of metal. So much of what we know about the past comes from small, precious objects of function and beauty. I look forward to leaving a legacy of my own stories. Sole Proprietor of J. Loose Design. BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. BFA degree at Maine College of Art, Portland, Maine, May of '93. Major field in Jewelry and Metalsmithing, electives in Printmaking, Wood Structures;. The magazine of Verm...
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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Back to Damascus Jewelry. Stainless Damascus Ring Gallery-. Click on any image to enlarge. 14K Red Gold, Squared Corners in Star Pattern. Stainless Damascus Rings with Woodgrain Pattern. Stainless Damascus Ring in Sterling w/Woodgrain Pattern. 14K Red Gold with Inlay in Star Pattern. Stainless Damascus Ring in Sterling with Rails. Stainless Damascus Ring Lined in Sterling with Gold Rails. 14K Red Gold with Rails in Spiral Pattern. 18K Stainless Damascus Ring with 2mm Wide Rails. Wedding Set with Diamond.
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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I'll be shifting over to a blogging format in the near future, but for now,. Please visit my Facebook Page. For updates and musings. Dispelling Damascus Jewelry Hype.
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Forge Supplies
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Knife Supplies and Grinder Components. Appalachian Center for the Craft. John C. Campbell Folk School. 729 Peters Ford Road. Sunbright, Tn. 37872. Wayne Coe Artist Blacksm. DVD and Belt Grinder Kits. VFDs, Wiring kits, etc. Build a Gas Forge. The Artist Blacksmith Association of North America. Build a Gas Forge.pdf. Ribbon Forge Burner.pdf. Below are forge building supplies that I can provide. Inswool insulating blanket 24" wide, $9.00 per running foot plus shipping. One pint of either is enough to cast ...
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Other places to visit
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Caring for your Sword. Forging a Throwing Knife (vid). Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. 4 Knives and Miniatures. 5 to 8 Knives. 9 knives and Above. Long and Two-Handed Swords. Viking Swords and Weaponry. Sabers and Curved Swords. Irresponsible Apparatus of Doom. Please check the links below for information on blacksmithing, forums, and businesses of friends. Parent company and Affiliates. Artist-Blacksmiths Association of North America. Sword and Knife stores. This for...
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We are regularly out on the web. When we find a great site we list it here for you to enjoy. From the list below choose one of our weblink topics, then select an URL to visit. FERRUM – Daniel Gentile [machining, bladesmithing & more] Bladesmith from Switzerland. Gene Martin, Oregon Bladesmith. Bob Ouellette, Bladesmith. Rich Hale, Arizona Bladesmith. Don Hanson, Bladesmith. Don Fogg, Bladesmith and custom Knife maker. Ed Caffrey, ABS Master Smith, Bladesmith. Dr Jim Hrisoulas, Bladesmith and Author.
