One of the forum members has commissioned a 3 piece set of paring knife, petty and gyuto in a patterned meteorite damascus. 
He has given me permission to do a WIP as well. 
Enjoy the ride! 
The meteorite. 
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chinacats

12-05-2012, 01:11 PM

Holy crap! 

echerub

12-05-2012, 02:24 PM

Woowoo!  I think this'll be a pretty cool project :)

Mike9

12-05-2012, 02:34 PM

Wow - this is going to be interesting.  I'm looking forward to seeing how you smelt that rock. 

El Pescador

12-05-2012, 03:00 PM

Holy crap! 

I was thinking it looked more like a flying turd. 

Don Nguyen

12-05-2012, 03:28 PM

I was thinking it looked more like a flying turd. 

:laugh:

This is going to be awesome. 

brainsausage

12-05-2012, 03:36 PM

This reeks of Alchemy!!! 

jmforge

12-05-2012, 03:38 PM

Too cool.  Is that a Gibeon meteorite and is it big enough to maybe get some thin slices out of the center to use as buttcap material?:thumbsup:

Delbert Ealy

12-05-2012, 03:44 PM

Too cool.  Is that a Gibeon meteorite and is it big enough to maybe get some thin slices out of the center to use as buttcap material?:thumbsup:
No it's Campo de Cielo, haven't had any Gibeon for awhile, it's gotten a bit pricey.  Of course none of this stuff is cheap. 
Del

Korin_Mari

12-05-2012, 05:01 PM

Thats awesome!  I would love to see pictures of the end results.  :D

Dave Martell

12-05-2012, 05:05 PM

Go for it Del!:bladesmith:

bear1889

12-05-2012, 05:57 PM

Being a geologist, I know that chunk of meteorite was not cheap unless your client found it. 

This should be an interesting of set of cutlery

cclin

12-05-2012, 07:28 PM

looking forward to seeing WIP post!!:hungry:

Delbert Ealy

12-05-2012, 07:46 PM

Being a geologist, I know that chunk of meteorite was not cheap unless your client found it. 

This should be an interesting of set of cutlery

No it wasn't and I have a sister piece of similar size. 

this will be a WIP, with fairly regular updates. 
In fact I should have some more pics later tonight, if I can get them posted. 
Del

jmforge

12-05-2012, 07:59 PM

No it's Campo de Cielo, haven't had any Gibeon for awhile, it's gotten a bit pricey.  Of course none of this stuff is cheap. 
Del Okay, so it wasn't just me.  I was looking at bolster/buttcap size slices of Gibeon last night and they seemed like they had gotten REALLY expensive.  I hadn't priced them in a couple of years, mind you. 

ecchef

12-06-2012, 12:10 AM

This was too good of an opportunity to pass up :D...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtm8w3o63AA

CanadianMan

12-06-2012, 01:38 AM

I can't wait to see the WIP on this one, im really excited.  good luck Del

Delbert Ealy

12-06-2012, 02:57 PM

here are some more pics, me turning the meteorite into a bar I can add to the damascus. 

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Delbert Ealy

12-06-2012, 03:01 PM

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some of the pics I took twice, with flash and without
Thanks,
Del

Hermes7792

12-07-2012, 04:09 PM

I cannot wait to see how my knives turn out! 

Also, No meteorite Damascus thread is complete without the Joe dirt reference.  that you EC! 

Lefty

12-07-2012, 11:40 PM

Awesome, Del!  I have to admit, I'm in maker mode, and all I kept strain at was your hammer and anvil.  Haha. 
Can't wait to see how this turns out! 

cookinstuff

12-08-2012, 02:36 AM

I know this one's gonna be good, can't wait to see more WIPs, good luck Del.

Amon-Rukh

12-08-2012, 03:40 PM

Wow--awesome project!  Thanks for doing the wip, Del! 

steeley

12-08-2012, 06:01 PM

:popcorn:OH this is going to be good

El Pescador

12-14-2012, 12:45 AM

Del-Any updates? 

quantumcloud509

12-15-2012, 04:15 AM

So sweet. 

Delbert Ealy

12-19-2012, 08:31 PM

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did this the other day, forging of the damascus billet, just have to draw it out for twisting
Del

Hermes7792

12-20-2012, 02:54 PM

Wow, I'm excited to see the pattern! 

echerub

12-20-2012, 03:11 PM

Woowoo! :) 

Hermes7792

12-29-2012, 01:30 AM

Come on Del, wheres the updates! 

Delbert Ealy

01-09-2013, 12:36 PM

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drawn down to barstock, and the bars twisted and drawing to flat. 
they get rewelded today

El Pescador

01-09-2013, 12:43 PM

Looking good Del. Hope the new year is treating you well. 

Delbert Ealy

01-10-2013, 12:46 AM

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The billet before welding, just after welding and drawn out to final dimensions. 
The next step is to anneal the billet and to slice it up like a loaf of bread, except lengthwise. 
The next pics will be of barstock ready to make knives out of.  Although since this bar is a little short for the gyuto there will be some forging of one of the bars to get the required length. 

Thanks,
Del

El Pescador

01-10-2013, 01:04 AM

Looks like this is coming along real nice!  Thanks for the WIP Del.

Hermes7792

01-11-2013, 02:31 PM

Sweet!  Pobloz is going to probably have the belt done before Feb. Hopefully Colin still remembers that I would like a holster and still wants to do it!  Definitely going to be an amazing outcome from 3 different artists. 

Delbert Ealy

01-23-2013, 11:48 PM

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Finally got the bar sliced, have to do a bit of forging on one for the gyuto. 

Delbert Ealy

01-27-2013, 10:01 PM

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Getting closer,
Forging the gyuto out, and the blanks for the petty and the paring knife along with a hippo tooth split for the handles
Del

quantumcloud509

01-28-2013, 06:51 AM

The drool is going down my cheeks right now...for the longest time I wouldnt come close to your knives and then two impulse buys and I cant stay far away from them.  Love your work sir. 

marc4pt0

01-28-2013, 08:44 AM

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That billet pick in the middle looks like some awesome BBQ slathered ribs! 
I actually just caught up with this posting, and Man am I excited to see the finished product!  Keep up the great work Del! 

Yoni Lang

02-05-2013, 02:07 AM

The drool is going down my cheeks right now...for the longest time I wouldnt come close to your knives and then two impulse buys and I cant stay far away from them.  Love your work sir. 

In the same boat... only I have yet to get my hands on one of his beauts

jimbob

02-06-2013, 03:43 AM

Just got the 210 gyuto spalted oak handle from jigert.  Stunning.  Super duper comfy and great profile for me.  I imagine it wont be my last....

Yoni Lang

02-06-2013, 11:11 AM

Just got the 210 gyuto spalted oak handle from jigert.  Stunning.  Super duper comfy and great profile for me.  I imagine it wont be my last....

Jealous!  Taken it for a test drive? 

Korin_Mari

02-06-2013, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the in-progress pictures.  They're amazing!  :D I can't wait for the completed product. 

jimbob

02-07-2013, 04:47 AM

Yea a couple of asian meals with a large variety of veges to cut.  Breezed through them all with just a bit of wedging making crosscuts in onion being the only hiccup. No stiction, even with garlic slicing which usually does it, although no spuds were chopped yet to truly test it.  Nice long handle and easily the comfiest i have.  Great f&f, smooooth handle.  I find myself holding alot.... All in all absolutely impressed and would recommend and will be keeping eyes out for more. 

amazing, so impressive to be able to tell people (and i mean each and every person who comes to my home) what the knife is made of. 

sachem allison

02-16-2013, 01:03 PM

three of my favorite things, damascus, bog oak and ivory.  excellent job Del. I might have to have you make me something when I get some money.  On a hold for a while though.  Maybe a trade. 

Hermes7792

02-16-2013, 01:09 PM

three of my favorite things, damascus, bog oak and ivory.  excellent job Del. I might have to have you make me something when I get some money.  On a hold for a while though.  Maybe a trade. 

he has 1 more bar of this meteorite Damascus.  he is saving it for me however if you wanted to Id let you use it! 

kalaeb

02-16-2013, 01:34 PM

Good stuff Del.

Hermes7792

02-20-2013, 01:35 AM

just received my two in the mail and I am in love... perfect shapes and sizes.  Thank so you much del!  Cant wait to use them at work tomorrow!  will post some pictures. 

sachem allison

02-20-2013, 01:36 AM

he has 1 more bar of this meteorite Damascus.  he is saving it for me however if you wanted to Id let you use it! 

I would love it but, I'm broke right now and will be for awhile.  thanks though. 

andur

02-20-2013, 12:27 PM

Amazing blades!  I wish I could try to forge a knife some day. 
But one question though: how do you sharpen them?  Do you sharpen after the etch and sharpen only the final 1mm of the blade to preserve the pattern?  Or do you sharpen and then etch and somehow preserve final the cutting edge? 

skiajl6297

02-20-2013, 03:00 PM

Gorgrous work as always. 

Delbert Ealy

02-20-2013, 04:05 PM

Amazing blades!  I wish I could try to forge a knife some day. 
But one question though: how do you sharpen them?  Do you sharpen after the etch and sharpen only the final 1mm of the blade to preserve the pattern?  Or do you sharpen and then etch and somehow preserve final the cutting edge? 

Sharpening is the final step, with the way these are ground it is only necessary to put the finally edge on and it results in a very thin bright line along the edge, about a mm. 
Del

kostantinos

02-21-2013, 01:03 AM

Del

your work is absolutely stunning

marc4pt0

02-21-2013, 08:18 AM

Whaaaaaaat??  Those look amazing!  Been looking forward to seeing these.  I'd really like to hear more about this new gyuto profile you've gone with...

El Pescador

02-21-2013, 12:40 PM

These came out pretty good Del

Delbert Ealy

02-21-2013, 01:56 PM

Whaaaaaaat??  Those look amazing!  Been looking forward to seeing these.  I'd really like to hear more about this new gyuto profile you've gone with...

The gyuto profile was a special request, a lot of things about this project were above the norm.  It was fun to work on but projects like this only come around rarely. 
Del

marc4pt0

02-23-2013, 09:03 AM

very nice, and beautiful work too! 

QCDawg

03-07-2017, 01:02 PM

This is sooo very cool.  How does meteorite cut?? 

guari

03-07-2017, 01:26 PM

This is sooo very cool.  How does meteorite cut?? 

Your thread resurrection game is strong :doublethumbsup:

valgard

03-07-2017, 02:31 PM

Your thread resurrection game is strong :doublethumbsup:

Strong is an understatement :spin chair:

daveb

03-07-2017, 03:55 PM

This is sooo very cool.  How does meteorite cut?? 

By going real, real fast...

DaveInMesa

03-07-2017, 04:12 PM

By going real, real fast...

Brilliant! : rofl2:

QCDawg

03-07-2017, 04:42 PM

Well ...I watched goofy Bourdain get a "Kramer meteor" knife.  Then somehow got on that thread.  And to be quite honest there's not been a lot of discussion about how "meteor steel" cuts, reacts and behaves.  So I got out the defribillator. 

Nvrmind.  I used my google-fu.  Seems meteor is "pretty".  And that's about it.  I do wonder if the Nickel mixed with iron makes it semi stainless..