Don Nguyen Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Newest one. 250mm Gyuto, profile inspired by Masamoto. Insane material from Craig Stevens, and some ivory paper micarta. The micarta was the worst material I have worked with to date; I've used other paper micartas, but this one has taken the cake. Gummy, burns, stains, peels, everything. A lot of swearing took place when finishing the piece... 3.5mm spine thickness at the choil, 1mm towards the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomhead Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome work! I like the angular lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quint Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Amazing detail, great looking blade. The facets are always such a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyfelwr Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 That is a beautiful knife. What was the blade out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Nguyen Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Thanks everyone! The blade is of 1084. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josiah Peters Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 You photographs look like renders from 3D software! At first I was thinking, "that can't be real" and then I went over to your Facebook page and saw you holding it. Great job on the photos, my only suggestion would be to throw something in there that makes it look less fake. (That's a compliment because all your angles on that thing are so straight!) Awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Stunning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nice Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJAX Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Your going to give bob kramer a run for his money! nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Nguyen Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks everyone! Your going to give bob kramer a run for his money! nice work You flatter me way too much :) I look up to Bob's work with very high regard. He is a great maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardz60 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Just fantastic. If I could do angles like that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I can't stop staring at that handle Don. Is there just the single pin or are there hidden pins at the rear of the tang? Either way that is some sweet work right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Nguyen Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks! There are a few pins hidden in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I'm guessing a pile of time went into that knife! Nice work and some great ideas flowing for me! Keep them coming Don, they're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Modern and perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 A Beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Terrific workmanship, I love the style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_ Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Awesome Work !!! Nice Job !!! Perfect Craftsmanship In my Eyes !! What More Can Be Said ?? :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zengineer Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Unreal. Possibly the best work I've seen on IFI to date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 fantastic piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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