November 25, 201213 yr This is my 9th knife, I think. I've made 2 little non-kitchen knives prior, so it's my 7th kitchen knife. It was an older forged 1084 blank I never got to finishing earlier this year, so I decided to finally get it done. The profile isn't my favorite (I'm also not a general fan of Santoku's) since I've lately had new ones drawn out, but I'm proud of how it turned out. -Forged from Aldo's 1084fg -3.26mm (1/8") Spine Thickness with distal taper -Asymmetrically blended flat grinds, biased for right handers -0.005" Thickness behind Edge -Brown G10 Liners with Black Paper Micarta Handle, hidden pins The handle shape is based off my original prototype shape, but slightly larger (and shorter, for this short knife). It's kind of a D shape on both sides, heavily tapered, and rounded bottom.
November 25, 201213 yr Author Thanks guys! Pretty cool! Looks undetectable by radar... :D Hehe, I get told my knives look like stealth fighters often. I've got a ton of handle ideas for the future that I think would be really cool the shapes :)
November 26, 201213 yr Very interesting lines. Outstanding craftsmanship. It makes me want to hold it.
November 26, 201213 yr Nice job on the fit on the fit and finish and the blade looks very slick. Beautiful work Don!
November 30, 201213 yr The blade is very impressive of course; but that is quite possibly the most beautiful handle I've ever seen. I might have to steal that handle design.
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