a few things I've been working on...

[Dave Budd]

I'm off to a knife show in Belgium this weekend, so I thought I would show you a few of the things that I've made to go with me All of the blades/axeheads have been sitting around in my workshop for sometime (about 3 years in some cases!). They are a bit more poncy than I prefer but I have enough of my normal style of work left from the summer show season. I wanted to get some nice fancy patternwelded stuff done, but Iwent and did my finger in at the wrong time

Hope you like!

600g ish hatchet with a hamon. I made this head about 3 years ago but couldn't face the thought of all that grinding and polishing to bring the hamon out. I'm sure a better polish and etch would bring more activity out, but I got bored after a while

Damascus axe (450g ish). Made during some down time while teaching a couple axe making this summer

Another blade that has been around for about 2 years (maybe 3, I lose track), again left because I couldn't face grinding and polishing

And because the bronze shinies have been so popular at other shows this year, some new knifey pendents

Now all I have to do is sell them all!

 

[Paddytray]

Doubt I could afford it but out of interest how much for the axe

 

[crosslandkelly]

I'm really liking the damascus axe. Great work Dave.

 

[Dreadhead]

phwaw love that damascus beauty. Love your style Dave always have my eye open for your work

 

[the interceptor boy]

you bad man, I seriously need to have A word with you. about that Damascus axe. all very nice pieces of work you got there they will sell like hot cakes.

Doc Smithy Budd.

cheers the interceptor boy.

 

[Elen Sentier]

Oh dear !!! You really are horrid! Why do you have to produce axes that I like? No money right now but I do like the poncy 450gm damascus axe. But ... sigh ... I'm obviously well down in the queue .

Will you be at the Bushcraft Show next May (silly question!)? I'll look for you there. Have an American friend coming over then, she's likely looking for a knife too so will drag her over to your stand. Have fun in Belgium

 

[plastic-ninja]

Crazy that you just have all this stuff lying around your lair Dave!
As usual it is all beautiful : I even like the black haft on that axe.
Should go well in Belgium !
Cheers , Simon