2nd Kitchen Knife attempt!!!!

[cjwb2012]

Hey guys here is my second attempt with a kitchen knife and my 11th total knife made to date. Thanks for all the info you guys have provided me with!

Sorry for the bad pics.

Didn't know I needed to become a professional photographer to take pictures of the knives Ive made. Not sure which one is harder to do make them or photograph them!!!!

Still have alot to learn and need to work on my fit and finish/sanding with the bolsters and handle scales. Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.

Thanks for looking!

440C
Flat grind (took forever with my 2X48 grinder)
Total Length - 14 inches
Ironwood burl handle scales
Brass bolster and pin. There are also 2 hidden pins in the handle and 2 in the bolster
I know its not as strong as a design to use hidden pins but this was for a friend and he wanted a clean look.
Did my own heat treat in my Evenheat 418 kiln
Followed bladsmth's heat treat recommendation(Thanks again)!!
Sanded to 180(Still working on getting clean lines) My buddy wanted a brushed look
Sharpened on waterstones up to 8000 grit(Use Norton stones - not the best but they work great for me)

 

[PoolQs]

that looks fantastic !!! I am hoping mine will turn out that well.
Great choice of wood for the handle.

 

[cjwb2012]

Thanks bro!

Just got done looking at your WIP and that thing is going to turn out great! Ill be tuning in for sure to see the final product.