This was made from a left-over piece of 1095. The shape of the piece of steel inspired the knife. I also wanted to try grinding after heat treating before I did it on a full-size cleaver.
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Knife 30 – Cleaver This Knife 30 – Cleaver is the last knife of the Knives 23-30 – Kitchen Knife Set . I had played […]
Continue readingKnife 31 – Santoku – With Hand Sanding Details
Knife 31 – Santoku – With Hand Sanding Details The Santoku is a general-purpose kitchen knife originating in Japan. Its blade is typically between 5 […]
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Knives 23-30 – Kitchen Knife Set This Knives 23-30 – Kitchen Knife Set was made at the request of my son Francis and Daughter-in-law Marla. […]
Continue readingKnife 22 – 7″ Chef’s Knife Forged from a File
Knife 22 – 7″ Chef’s Knife Forged from a File Knife 22 – 7″ Chef’s Knife Forged from a File is a kitchen knife. It […]
Continue readingKnife 21 – Hidden Tang From a File – Stacked Leather Handle
Knife 21 – Hidden Tang From a File – Stacked Leather Handle Knife 21 – Hidden Tang From a File – Stacked Leather Handle was […]
Continue readingKnife 20 – Santoku Chef’s Knife
Knife 20 – Santoku Chef’s Knife A Santoku is a multipurpose kitchen knife of Japanese origin that has a lightweight blade with a straight or […]
Continue readingKnife 19 – Small Hunter or Everyday Carry
Knife 19 – Small Hunter or Everyday Carry Hophornbeam scales Another hunting type knife made with 1080 Steel and Hophornbeam scales. Again, I’ve chosen a […]
Continue readingKnife 18 – Small Skinner with Cocobolo Scales
Knife 18 – Small Skinner with Cocbolo Scales was made from a left-over piece of 1084 steel. The Cocobolo scales were scraps sent to me from a woodworker who was going to throw them away.
Continue readingForming the Plunge line on your knife
Forming the Plunge line on you knife The plunge line is that spot between the blade and the ricasso. The plunge line takes some practice […]
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