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6 years
Another work in progress. This has been a practice piece for quite some time. I'm now trying to clean up the shape and bevels to see what's hiding in the steel. Not quite sure where to go with the shape so going freestyle. . . . #blade #knife #mystery #k https://t.co/aVpIDmGbvh
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Alex Q²
6 years
Finally back in the shop and making progress on my titanium marking knife. Design inspired by the great @danthemakerman . . . #markingknife #knife #blade #titanium #cf #carpentry #carbide #carbonfiber #tischlern #metal #metall #metalwork #knifemaking #pr https://t.co/WhYHjftvgl
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Alex Q²
6 years
Merry christmas! Finally after almost one and a half years I was able to publish a new video. If you follow me here on insta you probably saw the blade before so here's the making of. Let's hope 2020 will see more video projects 😂😉 If you want to wa… https://t.co/7YJpeQeFqq
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Alex Q²
6 years
Knife auction: This marking & shop knife is made from A8 stainless steel. The blade has a single side scale made from walnut, maple and figured maple veneers. The pins are solid brass and copper. This marking knife comes with a handmade leather sheath. R… https://t.co/7Oe5VmeWB4
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6 years
This mini anvil was made by my great-grandfather around 100 years ago. Among a lot of other things he worked as a blacksmith, sailor in the merchant navy and mayor of a small town. I never met him as he passed away long before I was born but it is very … https://t.co/7FPLCG1OwR
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Alex Q²
7 years
Thanks a lot Dan @wonkyworkshop for giving away this electric planer as he had no use for it any longer. Also many thanks to Karoline @karolinehinz for bringing it from the UK to Germany and sending it to me! What a truly great community! One of the firs… https://t.co/uBqI6Yfwrk
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Alex Q²
7 years
Thanks a lot for your patience @ryanhiggins17 This allowed me to try wet forming a leather sheath for my latest blade. First proper leather project and I'm hooked! It may not be perfect but I learned a lot and will try to incorporate it into my future p… https://t.co/G7JghAKx4d
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Alex Q²
7 years
Thanks a lot for your patience ryanhiggins17 This allowed me to try wet forming a leather sheath for my latest blade. First proper leather project and I'm hooked! It may not be perfect but I learned a lot and will…
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Alex Q²
7 years
Auction: Since I had a couple of requests but too little time to make more I decided to auction off my latest blade. The design is a right handed single bevel kiridashi style blade with a micro bevel on the flat side to account for surface pitting. Mater… https://t.co/0h8K0OL14F
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Alex Q²
7 years
It's been a while but today I made some time to experiment again. I watched a documentary last night about an 84 year carpenter who specialized in veneer inlays. The passion for his craft was amazing and inspiring to see. He also makes his own utility kn… https://t.co/xsPc0PgUK3
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Alex Q²
7 years
Although I get to make stuff on a daily basis for work, it has been a long time since I made time to make something for myself. This ice-pick was obviously inspired by @jimmydiresta design and was made from stainless and brass material that was part of a… https://t.co/NvRUxzlnUx
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Alex Q²
7 years
After a long (but acceptable) wait I finally got my Maker Knife from @giacowhatever today. I couldn't wait to open it up to find out how his mechanism works. Fantastic job all around on this product, branding and packaging!!! Now it's on to go through th… https://t.co/NYRvBIrm7w
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Alex Q²
7 years
Many thanks @alshackshack for the awesome #swagpack ! I'm really looking forward to your next projects!!! If you don't know him yet you have to check Al out!!! #doitnow #patreon #support #patron #maker #artist #swag #stickers #pin #magnet #shirt #tshirt https://t.co/c9h5wgLwOb
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Alex Q²
7 years
Please make sure you check @makers_international_podcast current giveaway for a chance to win the blade with the carbon fibre inlay! The black G10 & copper blade in the front was my #fwttreasuretrade gift for @wonkyworkshop. The background props are some… https://t.co/coTVLYD8ut
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Alex Q²
7 years
Just finishing up my FWT secret santa gift as well as a few little thank you gifts for my Patreon supporters. . . . #fwt #fwtpodcast #secret #santa #secretsanta #gifts #christmas #thanks #thankyou #podcast #community #christmasgifts #patreon #patron #sup https://t.co/Fv5SK6l7KM
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Alex Q²
7 years
The team @makers_international_podcast have announced a huge giveaway! One of the many things you can win is my carbon fibre inlay marking knife! Go and follow the link to their bio which has the link sto the giveaway. Good luck!!! . . . #giveaway #gift https://t.co/l2axDltrsw
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Alex Q²
7 years
Work in progress: both are A8 stainless, the lefty is a commission and will get walnut scales with stainless pins and a brass lanyard tube. The one on the right will get a single black G10 scale with copper and G10 liners as well as copper pins. . . . #m https://t.co/cID8ZCXtHf
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Alex Q²
7 years
Two asymmetric marking knives in stainless A8 chipper steel ready for heat treatment. The lefty is already spoken for but the righty will be available for sale. If interested drop me a dm and we can discuss handle options and price. . . . #markingknife #… https://t.co/lM8srohHLT
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