Stormcrow Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 This one and its two brothers that are in the works are inspired by, but not copies of, the big knife wielded by Chris Redfield in Resident Evil 5. The knife is forged from 1 1/2" x 1/4" 1084 plain high carbon steel, triple normalized, single quenched in canola oil, and triple tempered. The overall length is 18 3/4", with a blade length of 12 3/8". The clip is fully sharpened and will shave hair. The handle wrap is neon orange paracord for the underlay, black paracord for the overlay, and black for the triple strand Turk's head knot, all impregnated with Minwax Wood Hardener. The sheath is Kydex with two MOLLE locks. I took a picture of it in hand, but I think even this doesn't really convey just how big this thing looks in real life. I don't name most of my blades, but this one demanded it be called Aggression. And I didn't feel like I should argue with it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 That is a knife! I really like the angle you achieve between the handle and the blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sweet knife. Bring on the zombie horde! Guns need bullets and chain saws run out of gas. You will never need to reload or refuel that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Rainy Raven: you pretty much have nailed that look down *hard*! Folks who claim that an "as hammered finish" isn't for *real* knives will certainly choke on their words with something like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Is the gravel in the background from the boulder you chopped to pieces with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 The dead I don't worry about, I like it! :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thank y'all! Jaques - Nah, just gravel along the train tracks next to my shop. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratstomper Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Very nice look. As said above, the angle of the handle in relation to the blade looks like it would make for comfortable handling...and a nasty chop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwisatz Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 As usual, great work! I understand the “sharp enough to shave with” part. Do you ever slice through anything like rope, leather, or paper to see how it cuts with any of your knives? How much does it weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSideForge Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thats incredibly sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thank y'all! Kwisatz - Other than just generally using my blades around, I test big blades on brush; I want it to be able to slice easily through thin, whippy branches, yet still chop the big stuff well. As for weight, it's a bit heavy, though not bad at all. I'll try and remember to weigh it next time I'm in the shop, but no guarantees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I am just trying to imagine how good it would have cut had you used your strong right hand. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 I'd be missing my strong left leg if I did that! :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 All right, I finally remembered to weigh it. It is 18.87 ounces, and the point of balance is one inch in front of the choil, even with the edge of the touchmark that's closest to the point. I also did a little experiment, and it initially looks like shaving hair takes a sharper edge than slicing an average sheet of paper. I'm not sure about such things as slicing through a phone book sheet that's rolled into a tube, which is one of Tai Goo's party tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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