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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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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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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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Lots of new images up in the Damascus Ring Gallery. Full edited video of Grendel's Hoard coming soon at Arctic Fire. A very interesting update to the Damascus Ring FAQ. On inferior carbon damascus rings and galvanic corrosion. Since moving to Atlanta Virtual.
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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I am the sole author of all my blades-. As a trained Metalsmith I am well versed in ironwork as well as jewelry techniques. Heat-Treating is done precisely and accurately in my digitally controlled salt tanks. I work almost exclusively in my own hand-forged damascus. Click for Currently Available Blades. Gallery of Past Blades.
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J.Arthur Loose: Damascus Rings, Blades & Jewelry
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Back to Damascus Jewelry. What is Damascus Steel? Carbon Steel vs Damascus Steel. Will Damascus Rings Rust? Will Damascus Steel Scratch? Is It Heat Treated For Strength? What is Damascus Steel? To be popularly produced because homogenous blades became easier to manufacture and just as good, but I digress. In the end, when we're talking about damascus, we're primarily talking about a technique of visual embellishment, and not a magic bullet. This is a very good article. Will Damascus Rings Rust? Is an art...
