5" chef knife (Amboyna burl)

[BenR.T.]

This is a small 5" blade chef knife. The blade is Aldo's 1095, and the handle is stabilized Amboyna burl. Carbon fiber pins, and a stainless mosaic pin. It has a tapered tang. This one is going to the OKCA mini winter show in december.
This is my first "high end" kitchen knife.
Let me know what you guys think.

 

[gregorio]

That looks pretty nice, and the handle looks comfy.

 

[jaydub13]

Wow.... Just wow.... That is beeeyootiful! Any chance you could PM me a quote for a similar knife?

 

[adubbz]

Wow.... Just wow.... That is beeeyootiful! Any chance you could PM me a quote for a similar knife?

Seconded. That is beautiful! I must have one!

 

[photonjunkie]

Very nice.,, and different from your usual work.. you are pretty versatile..
What is the blade thickness on the this one ?

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks a bunch guys!
The steel is .125" at the spine, and is full flat ground to fine edge.
I am also working on a 10" blade chef right now, it will likely get stabilized curly koa and have a polished hamon as well.
I will post up pics when it is complete.

 

[Don Nguyen]

Awesome work Ben!

What are the specs like? Thickness and tapers? Edge thickness?