antigoth24 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This was a knife I wasn't planning on making originally, but when I saw Aldo's hamon contest on Facebook I figured I'd give it a shot. I've only recently started playing with hamons and I only know enough now to know how much I still need to learn :D If my mind serves correctly this is (I believe) my fifth knife with an attempted hamon. This one if made from 1095 and was also a continued experiment in my interest in laminate handles. This one is a mix between curly maple, walnut, and leather; I also decided to do my take on a clam shell guard from antiqued copper. Tomorrow or later today I' start working on the sheath and I think it will incorporate some fold form copper. What do you think? Specs: Blade length: 9 1/2 inches Blade width: 1 3/4 inches Handle length: 6 inches OAL: 15 1/2 inches Steel: 1095 Thanks for looking. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I like this knife a lot! Beautiful work and materials and you did a great job! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 There's a word I would use to describe this knife but I would get in trouble so I will just say that thing is WICKUD! I like it a lot ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 i love that blade! overall its a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That's a great looking knife! Love the grain on the scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That's really something. I like the shape and surface texture on the blade and the handle. Beautiful. And BIG. Gergely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigoth24 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks everyone. Here is an update on the sheath. I decided to go with a horizontal carry and fold formed copper inlay. While the lighting in my shop is terrible for photos I think you see what I'm going for :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigoth24 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 I was able to finish the sheath today, I just wish photographing the handle wasn't such a bugger. It seems no matter what I do I can't get the luster to shine through. But anyway here she is I've decided to call it the Relic Fighter. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Beautiful! How'd you control the pattern or did you not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Gorgeous knife, long sharp blade with beautiful handle that deserves an equally great looking sheath. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I love the blade architecture and overall craftmanship but I think the bottom of that copper guard is waiting for an opportunity to break off. If it gets smacked a couple of times and bends, it may snap off. Would be fun to take it on a hog hunt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Truly inspiring work on every part of this one. I love it! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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