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Creation Date
2023
Description
Artist: Andrew J. Burkhardt
Materials: Metal, pecan wood
This knife is hand forged from a commercial lawn mower blade used and donated by one of our exterior maintenance partners. After forging its was hardened tempered. After final shaping the blade was sanded to 300 grit and etched in ferric chloride then rock tumbled to give this rugged final finish. and The handle material is made of stabilized pecan wood finished with Danish oil. The pins are metal from an old yard sign and hand peened .
Document Type
Image
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