2 Knives I delivered today

[Will Leavitt]

Been awhile since I posted my work in here. Thought I'd show y'all 2 knives I delivered this morning. The pics are just quick phone snaps prior to delivery. For some reason when I upload to photobucket the pics get rotated. I dunno If someone can explain why that happens I'd appreciate it. Sorry in advance for you having to tilt your head or monitor.

Bowie, some of Aldo's 1084 with a hamon. Developing a process to get a hamon in 1084 has been challenging. 1/4" blade that's been hand rubbed to 1000x before etching. Blade is 8" long with an overall length of 14". The clip isn't fully sharpened but if you wipe it a few times with a stone it'll sharpen right up Fittings are finished to 800x and blued. Handle is curly maple, 7 coats of tru-oil.






Hunter, Aldo's 1095 with a hamon. 3/16" blade, hand rubbed to 400x before etching, I like this finish for a using knife. Blade is 4" about 9" overall. Fittings are blued with stabilized maple burl handle. Fat, wet finger print at the guard... grrrrr







Thanks for looking, feel free to comment or critique. Missed all of y'all

 

[Lorien]

hey, your name is familiar. Do I know you from somewhere?

 

[Will Leavitt]

hey, your name is familiar. Do I know you from somewhere?

I dunno, I gets around.

 

[Lycosa]

So nice!!
howz Pohan?
rolf

 

[Will Leavitt]

Thanks Rolph, he's Pohan, up and down but when he gets down he fights hard.

 

[Mink]

Love the lines on that bowie.

 

[Will Leavitt]

Love the lines on that bowie.

Thanks Mink, he wanted a more traditional "indian fighter" look as opposed to the modern sculpted handles.

 

[Dawkind]

Both are exceptional but that Fighter....

 

[bccustomknives]

Where's the LIKE button?

 

[Will Leavitt]

Thanks guys! Your approval means a lot to me.