a kwaiken in S30v and walnut

[Matthew Gregory]

I've made a number of these, but I really feel like I'm coming into my own with the design and details of it. Inspired by RJ Martin, and coerced back into finishing the one I started after seeing Joe Paranee and Jason Knight's thread on J's take on these, I got off my butt!

5.5" blade double hollow ground of CPMS30v, with walnut and japanaese ito wrap. The spine of the blade has a traditional angled bevel - I'll try and capture a shot later.

Tell me what you think!

Thanks!

 

[RogerP]

That's pretty sweet Matt. I don't generally warm to wrapped handles, but a wrap over wood - I can dig that. Good looking knife.

Roger

 

[Lorien]

I dig it too. Liking the wrap over wood thang.:thumbup:

 

[Tad Lynch]

I love it.

Tad

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Thanks, guys!

Here's a different shot from another angle, with a different background. Funny how it impacts the 'feel' of the knife!

 

[Dusty One]

Very nice looking piece. Wrap does look rich over the walnut.

 

[Lycosa]

Fantastic!
Email sent!

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Fantastic!
Email sent!

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Again, thanks for the comments guys!

 

[Lycosa]

Gotcha, Thanks Matt.

 

[JParanee]

Most excellent Matt

happy New Year

 

[PMLKnives]

I like it matt. The turks know looks killer!

 

[Wulf]

dude I LOVE that

Happy New Year!

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Here's the final product after re-wrapping the ito and applying an epoxy sealer to keep it looking good!

 

[RogerP]

Wow - that looks even awesomer.

Roger

 

[peterinct]

That IS awesome Matt.

Peter

 

[PMLKnives]

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[cjw1208]

I think it looks great.

 

[308sniper]

Look real good Matt.

 

[Michael J. Spangler]

i'll take #42 thanks for the chance

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