Tried some new techniques

[Jbh blades]

Hey all, finished my first culinary knife. It's the first time I've tried to create a hamon. It's the first blade I hardened before grinding the primary bevels. I made it as a gift for a friends 80th birthday.
13" Overall
8" Blade
ground from 1095
Copper bolsters and base
Brass pins throughout
Zebra wood handle and block (grain matched)

i know of a couple of boo boos. Input welcome if ya have any thoughts.

using my phone to post this. Not sure why the one pic is on top. Whatever.

 

[Wayne Bensinger]

Nice, like the look of the the copper on the bolsters and the base support, ties it all together as one package, I love working with copper. I can't find any boo boos, I'm sure he will love it

wayne

 

[TacticallySharp]

Very well crafted! Nice gift...

 

[DBAR]

I'm sure your friend will be very happy to own this knife, and you should be very proud of your work. It looks great.



Don

 

[slatroni]

Nice! If there is boo boos, I cant see em!

 

[KenH]

You did good job - that copper really ties it all together. Good job!

Ken H>

 

[bladegrinder]

Well thought out package there, looks real nice!

 

[Jbh blades]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your complements.

 

[Robert Erickson]

Very nicely done! I don't see any mistakes

 

[rhinoknives]

It looks to be a handsome and well thought out culinary knife. I'm sure your friend will love this as a gift.

OK! Time to make another one!:happy: