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I do like it! Did you scrape the fuller in? kc

you can also take the edge off with a new belt by grinding lengthwise against a contact wheel. Or, if you don't have one on your platen setup, even with the idler wheel, just be careful. You will grind a big divot fast with an idler wheel backing a fresh 36 grit belt.

I love the blade shape (and the handle is just right). I am also happy to see that you (and by extension, modern knifemakers) are able to whip something like this together and call it simple. It is an elegant weapon and tool, with complex techniques needed to make it, and subtle craftsmanship...

Dan, well... I have made 4 jian (three before this one, but the other three each had a flaw the kept them from seeing the light of day). I am a bit of a perfectionist, especially given the quality of the fittings I am trying to match. I know you understand exactly what I mean. thanks. Hope to...

Hello Everyone, I have a set of beautiful fittings that I got from Charles Wu. These fittings are in the style of the Han Dynasty, and they are sized for a short sword. Therefore, I am making what is known as a, "duan jian," - which is a double-edged short sword. The pattern is what I call a...

Tthat is another great knife. I am becoming a big fan of your work. I make handles of similar shapes in my own work (not exactly the same, but similar). I love the hamon on that. That knife is just right. Not over-the-top, not too flashy, but absolutely top notch in terms of craft. That is what...

love the clean forging!

thanks Jeremiah. I usually split handle material and then flatten the two halves with a face mill cutter, and then mill and chisel out a slot for the tang, then glue them back together. On this one, I split with a Japanese backsaw, and flattened on a surface block with 100 grit paper. That...

thanks for the etymology. That is good to know. The knife really does look just about perfect for that style and type. great work.

SOLD! Maybe Ray was right? kc

Ray - glad to hear from you. I got a comment from someone about this knife (George Ezhell) that reminded me of something I said about one of yours several years ago (when I first came across your work). The knife has everything it needs and nothing extra. thanks. kc

looks very good!

the bevels look cool! I am not a fan of chisel grinds. Just mindless prejudice on my part. No other reason. looks good, though.

that does look great. what does the name mean?

Hello Everyone, This is the first knife out of my new workshop. The only electricity I used on this one was in the drilling of the fittings. Everything else was hand tools and muscle power. The blade is 1075, with a vivid hamon. There is a slight medial ridge, with the spine and top bevel left...

Hello Everyone, It has been about 6 months since I have made any knives. Marriage, moving, new shop, etc. In fact, this knife was made without electricity (except for the drill press on the fittings). The new shop has crappy wiring, and I can't use my big tools without a generator. I didn't have...

that is just about the most complex, "simple," handle I have ever seen. The dovetailing was a great idea, and more, you did it seamlessly. Did you have a DRO on the mill? Even with one, that is still impressive as hell. The blade is beautiful, and the point on the pommel made from pweld is a...

that is just about the coolest coffin handle I have ever seen. It raises the bar, so to speak. It is definitely better than any I have made. I love the rebated facets. Great idea, one that I may steal some day if my carving mojo holds. great pic, as usual.

ooooohhh, aaaaahhhh, me likey. Especially the middle one. I think it is quite sexy when two bevels come together to form a ridge (you can elaborate on that with your own imagination as you wish). Seriously, though, the ridged geometry which sweeps to a point is quite elegant, and provides great...

that rocks! I missed this one somehow. I am impressed by it, though!