Tuna_the_kingpin

Tuna_the_kingpin Part-time Maker from Seguin, Texas. Forging knives
Making leather goods
Designing branded products.

Cattleman Bowie. 8” blade, 13” overall. 1st piece stamped with my JS. 80CRV2 steel, stainless and phosphorus bronze fitt...
12/11/2025

Cattleman Bowie. 8” blade, 13” overall.
1st piece stamped with my JS.
80CRV2 steel, stainless and phosphorus bronze fittings, and Turkish walnut for the handle.
Message me if you are interested in this piece!
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Not all new tests turn out good. Testing your work is mandatory!  Hurts to put in time trying new things when they don’t...
12/07/2025

Not all new tests turn out good. Testing your work is mandatory! Hurts to put in time trying new things when they don’t turn out but it’s worth the pain! On to trying again!!!

1st JS stamped piece completed and ready for a new home!Stainless and phosphorous bronze hardware. Turkish Walnut handle...
11/21/2025

1st JS stamped piece completed and ready for a new home!
Stainless and phosphorous bronze hardware. Turkish Walnut handle. 80CRV2 steel.

There is just something cool and satisfying about putting the 1st JS stamp on a blade. So much work and time to get to t...
11/16/2025

There is just something cool and satisfying about putting the 1st JS stamp on a blade. So much work and time to get to this point. It sure feels good!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Making more progress on this batch. 😁
11/16/2025

Making more progress on this batch. 😁

I was excited to get home and run to the mailbox today after  tipped me off to this surprise.  Thank you for showing off...
08/28/2025

I was excited to get home and run to the mailbox today after tipped me off to this surprise. Thank you for showing off my Safari project!!! It was a crazy fun build!
Thank you for the capture!

Received the pictures back from  of my passing Journeyman Smith Set for the  society. The pictures are ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Than...
06/28/2025

Received the pictures back from of my passing Journeyman Smith Set for the society.
The pictures are ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Thank you Jocelyn!

Photo of my JS set from Atlanta this past weekend! I learned a lot through this process.  JS & Mastersmiths have helped ...
06/13/2025

Photo of my JS set from Atlanta this past weekend! I learned a lot through this process. JS & Mastersmiths have helped me a lot on my journey. I am VERY proud to be a part of this group!!
doing what he does best!!!
This set is available.

I am happy to announce I passed the test to become an ABS Journeyman Smith. There are so many people to thank that have ...
06/07/2025

I am happy to announce I passed the test to become an ABS Journeyman Smith. There are so many people to thank that have helped me get to this point. Thank you all! I truly appreciate the critiques and tips! On to continuing to learn and grow!

I am ready for my 1st ever  with a table. Come see us at Table 9T this weekend!
06/03/2025

I am ready for my 1st ever with a table. Come see us at Table 9T this weekend!

I am super happy to say this!  This will be my 1st   Funny to think a few short years ago I dreamt of being able to have...
04/02/2025

I am super happy to say this! This will be my 1st
Funny to think a few short years ago I dreamt of being able to have a table here!
Looking forward to a fantastic time.
If you’ve read this far… leave me a comment with some wise words or smart-alec comment!
Thank you all for supporting me in my pursuits!!

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