Stormcrow Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 A couple of new big blades that got shipped out earlier this month. Two firsts on these: the cord-wrapped one is the heaviest I've made, and the slab handle on the lamb splitter is the longest slab I've ever made. Both of them are forged from 80CrV2 steel with Boltaron sheaths. The wrapped one has an 18" blade and weighs 5.14 pounds, the first of mine to weigh more than 5 pounds. The handle is 22" long, scorched hemp on top of a neoprene foundation, with West System marine epoxy. It was a Christmas gift from a wife to her husband, and she had me laser engrave this on the blade. The lamb splitter is an over-sized version of what is usually a large one-handed butcher knife-looking blade. The blade is 17 1/4", the handle is 17", and the weight is 4.125 pounds. It has the longest slab handle I've ever made, from tan TeroTuf with flared stainless steel tube rivets. by James Helm More details in the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gho0LtKQPzg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 The customer has assured me that the lamb splitter will be used for butchering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Great Work! The hemp I have been using is very inconsistent in diameter and yours is very even. Is there different grades that you look for when purchasing? Thanks for sharing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincinnatus Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Nice looking blades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted February 1, 2019 Author Share Posted February 1, 2019 Thank y'all! Thad - The cord is quite variable in how thick it is, which can be aggravating. I make sure the wrap is tight, so that the variable thickness adds to the texture. Hemp cord is the grippiest handle material I've encountered, and that contributes to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Great work, I will have to try the neoprene foundation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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