Nathan Zimmerman

Milwaukee knife maker. As seen on TV 📺

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

A knife for a fallen Wizard. #MtG #magicthegathering https://t.co/38GbXnakSk

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

@RMcElhenney @GlennHowerton @KaitlinOlson I was asked to make a Dayman sword for my friends Dayman ren faire outfit. The Gang Goes to the Renaissance Faire? Charlie Rules The World 2: The Sword In The Stone? https://t.co/xTqcM9aUBD

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

My absolute favorite reason to make a knife is to trade another skilled artist and share our craft with eachother.
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Jennifer Love is (@scallywaggins) is an absolute gebius when it comes to design, color, shape, and… https://t.co/TRQGsEDDCa

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"Faye-Bane."

An enchanted sword crafted in the massive Drow city-cavern of Menzoberranzan. This curving wicked blade was forged from black iron, with a silvered edge, and was blessed by Lolth, the… https://t.co/sKgdHEF13Z

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

The main reason I make knives and swords is because of the freedom. The freedom to work my own hours, to make what I want, and nothing epitomizes this more than these amazingly fun fantasy projects.

I… https://t.co/RQTGXYFLRA

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If you look back several posts to my inspiration images, you'll see a clear link. The curvy, wicked blade of the skeksis sword, offset by the technical, modern round hole motif creates some interesting… https://t.co/AACtNMy28p

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Just line how curves and straight lines interact, the transitions between facets and blended sections can create a huge amount of interest without overly conplex shapes getting involved.

Who's gonna order… https://t.co/4kxJbRj0Aw

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The interaction between curves, flats, and straight lines are the most interesting part of design for me.

How angles and transitions grab and move your eye can be surprising. https://t.co/168dWpTeje

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

Inspiration can come in many forms, a car fender, a beautiful person, even a phatty vape cloud bro.

In this case, @scallywaggins mentioned a few of her favorite things, including The Dark Crystal, and… https://t.co/TC1R6WkRtW

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The second best part of knifemaking is the people. @schroederknives and I met for the first time in Madison over a bowl of ramen at @sujeomadison, and became fast friends.

This collab has been coming… https://t.co/slbjbQ5DeN

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In love with this knife. https://t.co/y6H13Y3yhH

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

270mm Gyuto
W2
Dyed Maple Burl
Black Micarta
Blue G10
Copper https://t.co/zqbOpv4T5b

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

Dyed Maple burl, micarta, copper, G10 frame.

Whats your favorite handle material? This represents 3 of mine. https://t.co/aw8kGOaQ2K

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Forged finishes arent something I often do. I have to pay a lot of attention during forging to ensure my blade is flat, straight, and that flats and ricasso are parallel.

The tool I use for this is a… https://t.co/x1nBbMq8Pz

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

A ten inch chef. Ironwood, turquoise, white G10, and brass.

Collab with @schroederknives

Go check out isaiah's work. He's taught me so much over the past few years. Has been more than generous with… https://t.co/ToHO57698p

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I dont often see Wa style handles made from Ironwood. I think it's absolutely stunning. Swirly grain contrasting clean sharp lines.

@schroederknives
@brandonSnorsted https://t.co/8NrI9dEvPF

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I made a blade. @schroederknives made a handle. We put them together. https://t.co/ocBsQMITbs

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

One of my long time friends came by to pick up a knife, and it reminded me again how thankful I am for everyone who has purchased one of my knives.

You are literally feeding me, paying my bills, and… https://t.co/O1grWutGJQ

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

Eight Inches. Absolutely in love with this one. https://t.co/DGszNahniN

[Nathan Zimmerman @zimknives]

I am absolutely in love with this 8 in. Chef. Drastic distal taper, wide blade, and stupid thin edge. The blue G10 pops so nicely, and feels excellent and grippy. Bronze spacer and pins to accent the honey gold… https://t.co/0b6PN47TSt

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Back on my knife game. This one was very refreshing. Classic forged chef with blue G10, natural Micarta and bronze. Always stunning vivid color out of this stuff, and though it tries to kill me the whole time, its… https://t.co/uGPegIzKGH