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Hand-Forged Knives with Traditional Style


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Jim Poling, J.S.

Jim Poling, J.S.Jim Poling, J.S.Jim Poling, J.S.
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CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Bowie
1084/15N20 Four-Bar Twist Damascus Blade
Parkerized Steel Hilt and Copper Spacer
Red Gum Handl

Bowie

1084/15N20 Four-Bar Twist Damascus Blade

Parkerized Steel Hilt and Copper Spacer

Red Gum Handle with Stainless Pin

Overall Length 9"; Blade 4-1/4"

Stag-Handled Fight by Jim Poling, J.S.
W1 Blade
Stag Handle with Nickel Silver Hilt and Pommel
Coppe

Stag-Handled Fight

W1 Blade

Stag Handle with Nickel Silver Hilt and Pommel

Copper and Nickel Silver Spacers

Overall length 11-1/2"; Blade length 6-1/2"

BPK by Jim Poling, J.S.

BPK ("Basic Poling Knife") Everyday Carry

1075 Blade

Iron Wood Handle with Copper Pins

Overall length 5"; Blade 2-1/2"

Hand Forged Knives with Traditional Style

 Each of my knives is a unique creation. I work by hand, making it is impossible to exactly duplicate any knife that I have made.

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Jim Poling
ABS Journeyman Smith

My Background

My Inspiration

My Background

I have been making knives for 39 years. I began doing stock removal with the crudest of tools when in high school, but while in the Air Force a friend taught me to forge knives. I was hooked! I'm sure that my overwhelming attraction to forging was in some part due to the hypnotic glow of the fire, but most of all I have a natural interest

I have been making knives for 39 years. I began doing stock removal with the crudest of tools when in high school, but while in the Air Force a friend taught me to forge knives. I was hooked! I'm sure that my overwhelming attraction to forging was in some part due to the hypnotic glow of the fire, but most of all I have a natural interest in all things traditional. You will see this in the knives I make. They have a simple elegance and traditional feel.



At work in the shop - Making Damascus steel

My Style

My Inspiration

My Background

My style embraces the beauty and simplicity of traditional designs. My knives are forged using mono-steel and a variety of Damascus patterns, which I also create. My favorite steel is 5160 and I typically use 15N20 Nickel Silver for a flash of color in my Damascus. 


My knives are sole authored. I create all the fittings and sculpt handles 

My style embraces the beauty and simplicity of traditional designs. My knives are forged using mono-steel and a variety of Damascus patterns, which I also create. My favorite steel is 5160 and I typically use 15N20 Nickel Silver for a flash of color in my Damascus. 


My knives are sole authored. I create all the fittings and sculpt handles for my knives from a variety of materials. I also make a sheath for each knife from quality leather in traditional styles.

Knives Submited to the American Bladesmith Society for the Journeyman Smith Test

My Inspiration

My Inspiration

My Inspiration

 In 2010, I achieved one of my long-time goals when I earned the ABS Journeyman's stamp. I first became a member of the American Bladesmiths Society (ABS) in 1987 and began studying the teachings of the ABS Masters through seminars and one-on-one learning oppotunities. I have been blessed with tremendously talented friends that have offer

 In 2010, I achieved one of my long-time goals when I earned the ABS Journeyman's stamp. I first became a member of the American Bladesmiths Society (ABS) in 1987 and began studying the teachings of the ABS Masters through seminars and one-on-one learning oppotunities. I have been blessed with tremendously talented friends that have offered invaluable advice and help on my journey into this art. My accomplishments would not have been possible without the Lord's blessings and the support and encouragement of my family and friends.

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