#9, 10 & 11 EDC, Hawk, and Dashi

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Well here are the last three I have completed. A EDC, hawk and Kiridashi.

Since I really started getting into knives a few years ago, some of the first makers I became huge fans of were Al Polkowski and Daniel Winkler, especially Al Polkowski's Neck Knives and Daniel Winkler's Hawks, so you can probably notice their influence on the EDC and Hawk below.

Thanks for looking and please let me know what you guys think, good and/or bad.


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Kiridashi
- 1/8" 1095 Heat Treated by Darrin Sanders
- G10 Scales
- 1/16" Stainless Pins
- Vinegar Etched
- 5 1/2" Overall Length
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EDC
- 1/8" 1095 Heat Treated by Darrin Sanders
- Textured Ivory Micarta scales
- 1/8" Copper Pins
- Vinegar Etched
- 7 1/4" Overall Length
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Hawk
- 1/4" 5160 Heat Treated by Darrin Sanders
- Textured G10 Camo Scales
- 1/8' Stainless Pins
- Vinegar Etched
- 8 3/4" Overall Length
- Tapered Tang
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Justin, they all look good but I really like the hawk and I can definitely see the Winkler influence.
 
Thanks Darrin, I appreciate it! Each one is getting a little bit better, or at least I hope so!
 
Justin my friend. I really like how fast you are moving forward, and not scared to try different things. I am not a hawk or dashi guy so I won't be much help on those. but the EDC is right up my alley. I really like the handle treatment and the grind. The handle slabs look a little sharp and could be rounded for comfort, maybe you are not finished?? Also not a big fan of brass pins. But that is all personal preference. Keep it up

Ryan
 
RyanW said:
Justin my friend. I really like how fast you are moving forward, and not scared to try different things. I am not a hawk or dashi guy so I won't be much help on those. but the EDC is right up my alley. I really like the handle treatment and the grind. The handle slabs look a little sharp and could be rounded for comfort, maybe you are not finished?? Also not a big fan of brass pins. But that is all personal preference. Keep it up

Ryan
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Ryan, thanks for the comments. I always debate on trying new things, but then I just go for it. I am still trying to find out what I really like.

As for the EDC, thanks for the advice on the handle slabs. I was messing around with it and it could definitely use some rounding. The texturing left a few sharp spots that I need to take care of. I went back and forth on the pins. I like how the copper looks, but looking at it now I think steel pins that could have taken the etch might have looked a little better.

Thanks again.
 
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