A new utility with ashi

SBranson

SBranson

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Just finished this this morning.

Last weekend I spoke to Mike Quesenberry about heat treating 52100 and ended up talking W2. From that conversation, I changed or rather, tweaked some of my methods.

I got my best hamon yet!:D:D Nice ashi clouds.

Also I used wrought iron for the first time are really etched and blued the heck out of it.. I love the effect.

This knife was intended to be a daily user to test the HT for edge retention etc but when I saw the first hints of the hamon, I stepped up the polish a little. The white oak handle and utilitarian looks are from the edc design.

I had intended a half wrap in hemp on the handle and will look at doing that tomorrow.

The blade is 4 3/4" guard to tip with an OAL of 9 1/8".

It's simple but I kinda like it.

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Stuart...


Wonderful hamon...the wrought iron guard and oak handle were made for each other...I like everything about it......can't wait to see how the hemp will look
 
Thanks Jim. When I put the oak next to the wrought iron I thought the same thing. I'm not convinced I want to hide the oak under hemp now.
 
Stuart that turned out pretty nice my friend love the hamon and the wrought looks great with the oak.
 
Thank you Mike. I finally used that wrought iron from you. Love the look. Still saving that special piece though. :)
 
Well what are you waiting for :D get to making something special, and I am with you that Oak looks pretty nice not sure I would hide it.
 
Why cover it - it looks great
Beautiful knife, Stuart

Please keep me in mind when you feel the need to retire it
 
looking forward to checking this piece out today bro. I have a bunch of hemp here, so if you don't have any yet you can help yourself!
(I think a wrap on this knife would look pretty cool, judging from the pics- maybe I'll change my mind once I see the real deal)
 
Some Hamon, Stuart. Let's expand that: soooommmme hamon, and on a lovely blade shape, too.

John
 
Stuart, that hamon is hypnotic.
I'll stir the pot and say try the wrap. It might accentuate that beautiful blade even further.
 
I love everything about it. Wonderful activity in that hamon, you did a great job with the polish too. The colors and textures of the oak grain and the etched and blued wrought iron complement it really nicely too. I wouldn't change a thing.
 
Very sweet little knife indeed. The oak looks great against the wrought iron. And I really like the peaked spine - nice touch. Keep up the great work.

Roger
 
after checking this little guy out, I must say that I desperately want to own it! And I'll go back on what I said- this knife is done, no need for a wrap or anything else. This one is about perfect. Sharp as hell too, I think Stu even cut himself with it today
 
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