Don Nguyen Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 that is beautiful workmanship. A fine piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Pretty cool! Looks undetectable by radar... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Nguyen Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 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 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Very interesting lines. Outstanding craftsmanship. It makes me want to hold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Nice job on the fit on the fit and finish and the blade looks very slick. Beautiful work Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Great one , Very nice and neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Simply beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 excxellent execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Nguyen Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks for the kind words everyone :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigoth24 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Beautiful work...you've really come along very quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCotton89 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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