About Me

Hi, I'm Stephen Stumbo, I'm 18 yrs old, and a self taught knifesmith/blacksmith. All through my childhood I've had affinity for blades, probably starting with my first pocket knife. At 12 I tried to grind a knife out of a sawzall blade, and was so proud of how it turned out. At 14 I convinced my dad to help me make a forge so I could try blacksmithing. After building the forge I had a rough time getting started, but after meeting a local blacksmith and getting some tips, I went at it. About a year into blacksmithing (2009) I decided to try my hand at making knives. I started out terribly, but I've slowly been progressing to where you see now. Take a look around, and let me know what you think, you can also find me on facebook to keep up with the goings on around the ole smithy.














Saturday, January 22, 2011

Did it again

I made another claw styled necklace, but this one is better. it's overall smaller, making it feel better. I made the flat blacker, with more distinct forging marks. And I polished the bevels to a near mirror shine. The cord is gutted black 550 paracord, I also tied the cord to be adjustable, fits better that way. This version is also available in the for sale page for $20.



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4 comments:

  1. NoahJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Cool little pendant! Is the back of that flat or curved? A curved one does a nice job of keeping the edges away from the skin.

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  2. OldanvilyoungsmithJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    It's a little curved, but not by a lot. I always wear mine over my shirt, but it never bothers me.

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  3. kaleb w. caldwellJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    i that the one you were wearing the other day?

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  4. OldanvilyoungsmithJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    No, the one further down the page is the one I wear. This one is for sale so I don't wear it, it's just sitting in my house waiting to get bought.

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