Matched Pair in 1095 and Black Palm

[BRad704]

These are headed to St. Louis today to be given as a surprise late-birthday gift to a buddy's girlfriend. It was a long, long weekend for me to finish these up.

Aldo's 1095 (5/32")
2000 grit hand sanded finish from 220 to 2000 and then 000 steel wool and WD40
Stabilized black palm with mosaic pins

Sheath is 7-9oz veg tanned, right hip carry with 3 of the mosaic pins in the center. I thought that helped "church up" the sheath a bit.

~8" OAL, only sharpened at the tip because they are intended to be throwing knives. If he wants them fully sharpened later, it shouldn't be a problem.

Fair warning, I am not a good photog in the first place, and trying to get pics of something so reflective is tough!

 

[tedinatl]

Very cool, Brad!

 

[murphda2]

Nice work brother. That black palm looks wicked.

 

[BRad704]

Thanks guys!

yeah, I love the yellow and black streaking in the black palm, but it is a little softer than I had hoped for. The black streaks are SUPER tough, while the brown is a little more porous and softer.

 

[ArtinNC]

Very nice.

 

[Lagrange]

You know, I've never been real hip (showing his age) on throwing knives...but things can change. Thats a right nice pair. The match is flawless. Good job!

 

[Pieter]

Looking great Brad well done.

 

[BRad704]

Thanks guys!

I profiled one blade first, then tapped through into the second bar. screwed them together and profiled the second to match...

 

[Bill T]

You're really making advances Brad ! They look great !

 

[BRad704]

Thank you sir!

 

[kidterico]

Very nice. KT