OPaul’s new knife

[Chris Railey]

Yes I started over, there was something I did not like about the first knife design so I went a different route. It’s in tempering now. After it’s done in HT I will continue to a full flat grind.

 

[opaul]

I’m in love! Looks fantastic!

 

[Chris Railey]

Too kind, it will look better tomorrow. I actually have Veteran’s Day off so work will continue.

 

[Jason Volkert]

Looking good Chris

 

[Chris Railey]

Update: She is through HT and hand sanding into hamon etching. It still needs clean up but it’s coming along.

 

[Bruce McLeish]

Me likee!

 

[Sean Jones]

Nice!

 

[opaul]

That looks really nice! Great job on the Hamon. I really like it!

 

[Chris Railey]

That looks really nice! Great job on the Hamon. I really like it!

Ok, time to pick your handle. Which one?

 

[Chris Railey]

By the way, on the hamon pics, that is a glare in pic 3 not a giant bald spot in my etch.

 

[Bruce McLeish]

Ok, time to pick your handle. Which one?
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can I pick ? huh? huh?

 

[Chris Railey]

can I pick ? huh? huh?

What is your vote?

 

[Bruce McLeish]

What is your vote?

Number 8. Looks like black and white ebony.

 

[Chris Railey]

That one is Bacote. One of my favorites.

 

[opaul]

I’ll take #7!
Thanks!

 

[Chris Railey]

Stabilized mango. Will do.

 

[Mark Barone]

This is fun to follow. Love the Hamon

 

[Chris Railey]

Here it is...1084 with stabilized Mango scales. Distal taper in both directions. Now for the sheath.

 

[Chris Railey]

 

[opaul]

That looks fantastic! You did a great job on that Chris. I’m proud to be the recipient!