John Emmerling produces each knife by hand using hand died wood, in house demascus steel, and classic iron crafting methods. All knives are 100% American Made.

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These are random photos of the damascus process and around the shop.

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Mig welding the billet prior to going into the forge.

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Into the forge at 2320 deg F.


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Pressing under the 60 ton press.

 
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Grinding tack welds off the sides before drawing out.

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More press work.

 

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Multiple layers stacked and lightly being tapped together prior to the press.


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Drawing out the billet under my 175kg DeMoor power hammer.


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Another trip to the press.


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Pieces stacked, tack welded and ready to go in to the forge.

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These pieces have been split, mig welded together and are now ready to be forge welded to make a feather pattern.