12 bar Turkish twist chef

Bill Burke

Bill Burke

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I posted this in kitchen knives but thought it might be ok here too.

twelve bar turkish twist gyoto.

blade length; 10 inches
blade thickness at spine; .115, mid point; .080, .5 inches behind tip; .030
blade height at heel; 2.25 inches
bolster and pins; 416 stainless
handle; black sheep horn

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That is gorgeous Bill!
 
Bill, that is outstanding, one of the reasons you are one of the makers I look up to. This knife is the whole package, looks, functional and finished to the "T".
 
Hey Bill, Very nice. I just noticed, I don't think I have seen your name on your knives, have I just missed it, or is it something you don't do?
 
Another Bill masterpiece! I was wondering when that billet was going to surface. You should've seen it. It was crazy! 1/2" wide, and probably 6" high to start. Amazing!
 
Man, that chef knife would have no problem taking over a kitchen! Bill, just a superb piece. :thumbup:

- Joe
 
Bruce Bump said:
Not bad Bill but I only count 11 bars. :)
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Here ya go Bruce, ya otta be able to count this one. Actually the top bar and the edge bar are pretty thin due to me drawing the billet a bit too wide while forging the blade to shape.

this shot also shows my signature engraved on the blade.

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Thanks Adam, It should cut very well with the geometry. I am thinking of trying a similar knife but with a keyhole handle what do you think?

Mark I have been doing this new engraved mark for about a year now. it take longer to do but I think well worth it.
 
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