kevin - the professor
Well-Known Member
Hello Everyone,
This knife is an over-sized puukko. It has about 800 layers of W2 and low manganese 1075, and about 4 layers of 15N20 for some contrast.
The steel is really amazing in this blade. It looks like what I normally use for swords, with a very fine, subtle pattern, with a couple of bold streaks running through.
The hamon is the most vivid and active I have ever created.
The handle is a beautifully-figured piece of curly oak, that I stained with aqua fortis, and the guard is traditional brass.
There are some insect holes in the handle, which I think add character. The wood is heavy, hard, and strong. Very solid. These just make it look more real and interesting.
stats:
oal: 10.5"
blade - 5.5" long
.16" thick at ridge.
This is a thin blade, like a puukko should be. It will be a very good cutter, and large enough to use for just about anything.
There are a couple of scratches from testing on the blade, but they are minimal.
All-in-all, this is a great knife. The surface appearance of the blade will keep you staring at it and moving it in the light for a long time.
$275 plus shipping.
thanks,
Kevin
This knife is an over-sized puukko. It has about 800 layers of W2 and low manganese 1075, and about 4 layers of 15N20 for some contrast.
The steel is really amazing in this blade. It looks like what I normally use for swords, with a very fine, subtle pattern, with a couple of bold streaks running through.
The hamon is the most vivid and active I have ever created.
The handle is a beautifully-figured piece of curly oak, that I stained with aqua fortis, and the guard is traditional brass.
There are some insect holes in the handle, which I think add character. The wood is heavy, hard, and strong. Very solid. These just make it look more real and interesting.
stats:
oal: 10.5"
blade - 5.5" long
.16" thick at ridge.
This is a thin blade, like a puukko should be. It will be a very good cutter, and large enough to use for just about anything.
There are a couple of scratches from testing on the blade, but they are minimal.
All-in-all, this is a great knife. The surface appearance of the blade will keep you staring at it and moving it in the light for a long time.
$275 plus shipping.
thanks,
Kevin
