nc_cooter Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Here are some kitchen knives I made for my children. They will get one of each size. They are hand forged 1084 steel with curly maple handles. Thanks for looking, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Lucky kids! Nice knives. I like the handles. MItch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34557564 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Those would be beasts cutting up veggies and stuff, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Great looking kitchen knives! What did you use as the guard/bolster material on the top two? I recently forged out a similar blade, and would like to try something other than metal, if possible. That curly maple is really beautiful material. Thanks for posting your work. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_cooter Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks everyone. The top two are loosely based on a Japanese santoku blade. They normally have a contrasting "guard". I made these from 1/4" black paper micarta, slotted like a regular guard. They are not my favorite style to make, but I have made a number of them. Started making them as a special request from a chef in Canada, about 8 years ago. Then my wife wanted one and it sort of snow balled. I make a lot of knives similar to the bottom two. They work well as skinners and in the kitchen. Again, thanks for the kind words and if you have any questions, just holler. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willis Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Like the knives. I make our kitchen cutlery out of old saw blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal99 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Very nice :) What do you use to finish the handles with? The only thing I like more then curly maple is curly maple that was finished so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc_cooter Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thanks Willis. metal99, I use clear Watco Danish oil, hand rubbed on a 220gr finish. I use at least 6 coats. Then I apply a couple of coats of bee's wax/mineral oil paste and hand buff with old denim(blue jean leg). Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal99 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Ahhhhh thats pretty nice man. I used minwax tung oil finish on my first knife handle and it worked out ok but I havent put it to use yet so I dont know how it will last. Once again nice work man really beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.