low layer count w/ ironwood handle

[kevin (the professor)]

Greetings Everyone,

Here is a simple pattern-welded knife I made for my father-in-law. It has a low layer count, and is a straight laminate. I am going to tell him to use it as a letter opener, so he will see it. Otherwise, he would put it in a drawer and never use or look at it.

It could be a really good working knife, too.

5.5

[Finnr]

Sweet looking knife. Kevin you never fail to amaze me. Great work.
Finnr

[markb]

Looks very good, kind of an oriental look.
Cheers
Mark

[Frosty]

Very nice Kevin.

Those envelopes don't stand a chance!

Frosty

[Brasilikilt]

It's a lovely knife that I would be more than happy to wear on my hip.
I don't see why you seem to dislike it.

All in all I think it's a gem!

[kevin (the professor)]

Thanks for the kind words. I am happy with this knife. It is the first time I have been able to keep the nice, sharp ridge from my grind lines. In the past, I accidentally rounded the ridge over when hand shaping and polishing.

I am afraid that my father-in-law will just put the knife in a drawer and never use it, that's why I am going to tell him to use it as a letter opener. I would look at it and use it all the time. It would be a sad fate for something I put so much energy into, if it was just put away and not seen or used.

thanks for comments,

Kevin

[rokshasa]

out of all the knives i've seen from you this is one of my faves, i said it befor and i'll say it again , its the simplicity of your pieces that makes them so appealing good job