one_rod Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 First attempt at a Japenese-style kitchen knife. Rough forged blade from O1 steel. I love the patina that carbon steel develops after it has been used for a while. Much more interesting than stainless. The blade was annealed and then edge quenched and has a slightly concave grind, done by using a slack belt on the grinder, and working well away from the contact wheel. This way it follows the slightly uneven forged profile of the blade rather than giving a sharp grind line. The handle is stabilised oak, darkened by scorching on a on a very fine metal finishing belt. Was made as a housewarming gift for a friend. She seems to like it. one_rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Looks great, as you can see from my member gallery, I too love the rough look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I like it, as I like to have a good knife in cooking time, seems a good veggie cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobb Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I like the looks of it. What is the finish on the blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henerythe8th Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I'd like to have one to use! A bit of a critique on your explanation, though... Your blade has a convex shape! Your slack belt had a concave shape while forming that profile. If you remember cave goes in--you'll always get it right... H 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hmm, good to know Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheepishLion Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 That's a nice high handle angle on that. Should be great for chopping. Joe Nelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerironworks84 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Really cool blade! I can almost smell the stir fry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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