The Alchemist Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I am a chef when I'm not blacksmithing. I guess I just like fire. I have been making handles and sayas for a little while now, but this is my first knife. Hand forged 52100. Blade length is 9.5 inches. I have it between 62 and 65 rockwell. I heat treated by eye. The handle is a Japanese wa style made from Lignum Vitae with a black and white ebony ferrule. Thanks for looking, Josh Cooper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 The edge tells mostly a lot. The blade is a real convex beauty.....mostly Chefs know what cuts real good. (....telling the color by eye needs years of experience.....maybe a few bucks invested in a thermometer?....those non alloyed cold work tool steels do not have a big tolerance in heat treating....not a critique, just a recommendation to be on the safe side according to heat treatment) For the first complete knife You did an awesome job! Looking forward to Your further creations. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will W. Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.IVO Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Impressive, I could never guess it's your first knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Very nice Josh, well done. Would you be surprised if I told you cooking is a popular pursuit amongst blacksmiths? Managing heat is an addictive thing. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Alchemist Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Frosty said: Very nice Josh, well done. Would you be surprised if I told you cooking is a popular pursuit amongst blacksmiths? Managing heat is an addictive thing. Frosty The Lucky. That is very interesting! I'm the only one in my kitchen who doesn't complain about the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 3 hours ago, The Alchemist said: That is very interesting! I'm the only one in my kitchen who doesn't complain about the heat. If I do it right I AM the only one in my kitchen when I cooking, period. I've never been a pro and having lived in Alaska for 45 years I don't get along well with being hot myself. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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