A six-bar twist billet, tacked up and ready for forge welding. #damascussteel #chef #patternwelding #mastersmith
A six-bar twist billet, tacked up and ready for forge welding. #damascussteel #chef #patternwelding #mastersmith
This is the set of tools I made for forging/forming a habaki, as well as the first few steps of the process. A habaki is a metal “collar” that wraps around the base of a Japanese sword blade. It’s a very important piece, and it has to fit just right. #bladesmith #habaki #samurai #silversmithing
This is the set of tools I made for forging/forming a habaki, as well as the first few steps of the process. A habaki is a metal “collar” that wraps around the base of a Japanese sword blade. It’s a very important piece, and it has to fit just right. #bladesmith #habaki #samurai #silversmithing
I don’t often foray into the world of the Japanese sword. I’m alert enough to the nuances of their form to understand that an attempt to faithfully execute them without deep, dedicated study would result only in something disrespectful. But every now and then I get the chance to dip my toes in, respectfully, but on my own terms. Such is my good fortune today, as I come off the grinder with this 20.5”/52cm damascus wakizashi. #mastersmith #wakizashi #damascussteel #samurai
I don’t often foray into the world of the Japanese sword. I’m alert enough to the nuances of their form to understand that an attempt to faithfully execute them without deep, dedicated study would result only in something disrespectful. But every now and then I get the chance to dip my toes in, respectfully, but on my own terms. Such is my good fortune today, as I come off the grinder with this 20.5”/52cm damascus wakizashi. #mastersmith #wakizashi #damascussteel #samurai
Life is good.
Some multi-billet pattern welding here. 25 layer square core, 25 layer bars wrapped around that, and then 18x stacks of reducing 45-layer crushed w’s on the outside. I haven’t done one like this before, looking forward to the finished result in the blade! #damascussteel #patternwelding #bladesmith #blacksmithing
Some multi-billet pattern welding here. 25 layer square core, 25 layer bars wrapped around that, and then 18x stacks of reducing 45-layer crushed w’s on the outside. I haven’t done one like this before, looking forward to the finished result in the blade! #damascussteel #patternwelding #bladesmith #blacksmithing
(SOLD) A gyuto in Dragon’s Fire damascus steel and curly maple. #cooking #chef #japanesequisine #thefinerthings
(SOLD) A gyuto in Dragon’s Fire damascus steel and curly maple. #cooking #chef #japanesequisine #thefinerthings
Had some of @nick.digiovanni ‘s tools in for a spa day. Heading back camera ready.
Fifty-five. (This is a scabbard core, clamped up for gluing.
AVAILABLE: An 8” chef in 30 layer high carbon ladder damascus and stabilized curly maple. #chef #cook #kitchen #foodie
AVAILABLE: An 8” chef in 30 layer high carbon ladder damascus and stabilized curly maple. #chef #cook #kitchen #foodie
First damascus of 2025, a brick of Dragon’s Fire damascus in stainless steel destined for a very special project. Made with the assistance and guidance (and in the workshop of) @the_artificery #damascussteel #stainlessdamascus #mastersmith #craft
First damascus of 2025, a brick of Dragon’s Fire damascus in stainless steel destined for a very special project. Made with the assistance and guidance (and in the workshop of) @the_artificery #damascussteel #stainlessdamascus #mastersmith #craft
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS! (Scroll through.)
April 5-11 Italian swords, and April 14-20 falchions!
Come to my studio in New Hampshire to learn from the best. Peter Johnsson will take the group through heat treatment, blade grinding, and hilt design/construction! These seven-day classes will be hard work! With some grit and some hustle, you’ll leave with the skills of a swordsmith—and a finished sword! Email me at zack@jonasblade.com for more info.
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS! (Scroll through.)
April 5-11 Italian swords, and April 14-20 falchions!
Come to my studio in New Hampshire to learn from the best. Peter Johnsson will take the group through heat treatment, blade grinding, and hilt design/construction! These seven-day classes will be hard work! With some grit and some hustle, you’ll leave with the skills of a swordsmith—and a finished sword! Email me at zack@jonasblade.com for more info.
SOLD: got an outdoorsman in your life? This small hunter in AEB-L stainless and stabilized curly maple would make a great gift.
SOLD: got an outdoorsman in your life? This small hunter in AEB-L stainless and stabilized curly maple would make a great gift.
AVAILABLE: an 8” chef in random damascus and amboyna burl with nickel silver and micarta accents. This is one of the last few pieces I will have available this year; my inventory is VERY limited. Message me if interested. First come, first served. #chef #cooking #christmasgift #art
AVAILABLE: an 8” chef in random damascus and amboyna burl with nickel silver and micarta accents. This is one of the last few pieces I will have available this year; my inventory is VERY limited. Message me if interested. First come, first served. #chef #cooking #christmasgift #art
An exciting project fresh off the bench. This dirk features a 12” blade in river of fire damascus steel, damascus furniture, carved African blackwood, and solid gold accents. The spectacular multi-metal inlay and sculpted engraving was done by Tyler Sofie @wanderer.metalworks and I have to say he absolutely crushed it. This was an exciting project!
An exciting project fresh off the bench. This dirk features a 12” blade in river of fire damascus steel, damascus furniture, carved African blackwood, and solid gold accents. The spectacular multi-metal inlay and sculpted engraving was done by Tyler Sofie @wanderer.metalworks and I have to say he absolutely crushed it. This was an exciting project!
A gyuto fresh off the bench in River of Fire damascus and stabilized ancient bog oak. (Sold, custom order.)
A gyuto fresh off the bench in River of Fire damascus and stabilized ancient bog oak. (Sold, custom order.)
Steel in the fire, hammers thrumming, rain beating a rhythm on the roof. Nice.
AVAILABLE: A ~9.25” chef in high carbon ladder damascus and brown quilted maple with a pinch bolster. #chef #cheflife #cooking #foodie
AVAILABLE: A ~9.25” chef in high carbon ladder damascus and brown quilted maple with a pinch bolster. #chef #cheflife #cooking #foodie
Y’all, it would be fair to say that I have been a very, very busy boy. Here’s my annual shot of the inventory I’ll have with me at the 91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee in Newbury New Hampshire from August 3-11! I’ll be in my usual spot in Tent 6. Looking forward to seeing you there! #newhampshire #newhampshirelife #sunapee #craftfair
Y’all, it would be fair to say that I have been a very, very busy boy. Here’s my annual shot of the inventory I’ll have with me at the 91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee in Newbury New Hampshire from August 3-11! I’ll be in my usual spot in Tent 6. Looking forward to seeing you there! #newhampshire #newhampshirelife #sunapee #craftfair
Big fella! This is a 12” chef in Raindrop (also sometimes called Pool & Eye) damascus steel with Arizona ironwood burl, micarta, and brass. Really happy with this one. #chef #cooking #damascussteel #mastersmith
Big fella! This is a 12” chef in Raindrop (also sometimes called Pool & Eye) damascus steel with Arizona ironwood burl, micarta, and brass. Really happy with this one. #chef #cooking #damascussteel #mastersmith
“Birthday activities.” Picked up 35 liters of frosty liquid nitrogen, which I use to cryogenically treat my stainless steel knives. Done after plate quenching from very high temperatures, this additional step squeezes another couple points of hardness out of the steel. #liquidnitrogen #cryogenic #cryogenics #craftsmanship
“Birthday activities.” Picked up 35 liters of frosty liquid nitrogen, which I use to cryogenically treat my stainless steel knives. Done after plate quenching from very high temperatures, this additional step squeezes another couple points of hardness out of the steel. #liquidnitrogen #cryogenic #cryogenics #craftsmanship