Tools for Silver Wire Inlay by Joe Keeslar, Master Smith

Master Smith Joe Keeslar describes the tools needed for silver wire Inlay work on knife handles and sheaths including the vice, chisels, wire, push sticks, plyers, drill, and optivisors. This is the first video in a series of three (#1 of 3) on silver wire inlay techniques. For more information on bladesmithing techniques please visit the ABS Website or Forum at www.americanbladesmith.com

[@scottmantooth8785]

good info...very useful the vice was neat...will have to make one of those for myself

[@kodiakfarmsbrianhoadley8152]

Great vise idea Iam gonna do that !!

[@behemothsuperknife]

A lot of that stuff looks similar to gun engraving tools. I never gave wire inlay much thought. It always looked too hard. But now I might give it a try.

[@sosoeddie]

Joe, I built those 3 small chisels out of X-acto blades/handles and they work great, except the collet becomes loose after a few stabs. How do you keep the collet tight?

[@Ryan97128]

Joe, What is your source for the flat silver wire? Where do you buy it? I'm having trouble finding the size you are working with. I love the bowling ball vice! Thanks

[@Ghostwriter69]

muzzleloader builder's supply has what you need. google them and do a search for "wire" on their site.

[@Milkthief]

I'm still a bit confused about the chisels being used, what shape are they? Are you carving out a channel for the wire?

[@Temirah1]

Hello. What kind of hammer are you using and where can I get one?

[@chuckfaith7822]

what size vise is mounted to it

[@chuckfaith7822]

what for vise is that and what brand

[@americanbladesmith]

Joe purchases his silver wire at T.B. Hagstoz & Son, Inc., 7099 Sanson ST, Philadelphia, PA 19106 , 1-800-922-1006

[@customedcblades]

Joe is a genious. I hope I spelled that right> LOL