1095 fighter with hamon

[M.Griffin]

Here is one I just finished. The handle is the block of buckeye burl that I was sent from Mark at burlsource. It was some really nice wood. It is forged and clay coated for a hamon. It is my first large knife and my first double guard and I learned a lot and am pleased with the outcome. Here are the specs:
Steel: Forged 1095 and clayed for a hamon
Guard: Wrought iron with black spacer/copper/black spacer
Handle: Burlsource buckeye burl
OAL: 14 3/4"
Guard to tip: 8 3/4"
Spine width: 1/8" at ricasso with distal taper

Any comments/critique either good or bad welcomed. Thanks for looking.

-Mike Griffin

Definitely a cool piece of wood. Can't complain about the wrought either.

Hamon

Hamon at tip

 

[mgordon]

looks good i would be proud to say i made it!

 

[Burl Source]

The whole knife looks great. Good Job!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Very nice. I really like the way the wrought iron looks, and that hamon is outstanding.

 

[M.Griffin]

Thanks for the comments guys. I really worked hard to try to get this one right. When I spend so much time on one knife, it gets difficult to maintain a realistic perspective, so I appreciate the feedback.

-Mike

 

[jim poling]

Very Nice looking knife.

Jim

 

[cablemonkey]

I like it. The guard almost looks like an anvil to me.

 

[Rossi Knives]

Fresh.

Love the lines. Very eye catching. That one will really jump off of the table.

 

[Maqua]

It's a stunner!

 

[T.K.C.]

The whole knife looks fantastic.

 

[M.Griffin]

Thanks for all the comments. I still have to make a sheath for it....still don't enjoy that part much.

I like it. The guard almost looks like an anvil to me.

I thought the same thing.
Thanks again.

-Mike

 

[mostho]

Usually I don't spend to much time in seeing fighter knives but your is worh to see.
It's a real pleasure and leave me speechless!
Compliments mate!