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HI!
I don't know the intricacies of your design. But I would design the
handles, use the RT Blanking system for the die, Shape and form a
prototype and then use Susan Kingsley book HYDRAULIC DIE FORMING FOR
JEWELERS AND METALSMITHS ( see chapter on making your own die with
Epoxy for the Bonny Doon Press). This would give more hardness and
strength to the silver. You would probably need a separate
prototype for the knife handles, but you can duplicate the handle
for the spoons, forks etc. and do it yourself without the big outlay
of cash. Contact Sheltec to make up the cutting die, they are
terrific and cost effective. I also would like to make up some
specialty forks someday for myself and that is what I have figured
on doing to get them all done with the minimum of labor. Pat DIACCA
Topp
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