Another Chopper in 1095 (Price Drop!)

[SmithLevi]

Im pretty bad at coming up with names for knives.. so here is a large chopper!

Specs:

1/4'' 1095 at ~ 58 RC
OAL ~ 18''
11 1/2'' cutting edge
Tapered tang

Kydex sheath. (Still in progress. Please allow 3 days to complete)

Forest Green G10 handle
Carbon fiber pins
Blue Glow Kirinte

Im not too sure on the weight of the this blade.. really need a scale!!


Asking Price SPF Shipped in the US

Please send paypal to smithlevi44@hotmail.com

Thanks for looking! -Levi

 

[Eric Bosworth]

Very Nice!!!

 

[LG&M]

Nice work.
How about you send me one of each design & I will come up with a fitting name for you?

 

[CapitalizedLiving]

Gorgeous man. That is just perfect on all levels. And this is coming from a guy who hates choils!

 

[scrappy]

That is amazing. I assume that is a false hamon. Ami correct?
Would you mind sharing a little about how you heat treat your blades? While I don't have the money now, I do really like the look of this and would like to know more about it. Just beautiful.

 

[miguet]

Stunning. Your best effort ever. It really came together.

 

[automaticman]

Great chopper, & super profile. What is the blade width?

 

[SmithLevi]

Thanks everyone! I love how this blade turned out!

 

[SmithLevi]

Nice work.
How about you send me one of each design & I will come up with a fitting name for you?

Deal! For a small fee she is all yours!

 

[SmithLevi]

That is amazing. I assume that is a false hamon. Ami correct?
Would you mind sharing a little about how you heat treat your blades? While I don't have the money now, I do really like the look of this and would like to know more about it. Just beautiful.

Nope, this is a "real hamon! Its just not as refined as some of the professionals.. but i like the look!

As for heat treat with 1095, i am sure there are a few different ways, but this is how i do it:

-Rough grind the blade profile, bevels and drill out the tang for handle scales
-Triple normalize (It relieves any stress in the steel after working with it, and allows for the maximum hardness when quenching. Atleast i think lol
-For the hamon i coat the spine and the tang of the blade in furnace cement (high temp) I let dry over night
-I then bring up to temp. and quench in maxim oil (Parks 50) followed by 2-3 tempering cycles depending on what knife i am heat treating



Thanks!

 

[SmithLevi]

Great chopper, & super profile. What is the blade width?

I dont have the blade with me right now, but i believe it is just over 2''.

Thanks!!

 

[SmithLevi]

Stunning. Your best effort ever. It really came together.

I appreciate it Mike!

 

[SmithLevi]

Gorgeous man. That is just perfect on all levels. And this is coming from a guy who hates choils!

I appreciate it! They have a purpose from time to time..:thumbup:

 

[SmithLevi]

SALE PRICE!!!!!! Now asking $SPF shipped in the US. Price includes sheath.

Thanks!!

 

[Gastonknife]

I will take this

 

[automaticman]

The one that got away. I'm loving these big knives. Please make some more.

 

[SmithLevi]

The one that got away. I'm loving these big knives. Please make some more.

Definitely will be!

 

[scrappy]

I am glad to see this sold. I was coming back to thread to buy it after I told my self over and over I spent too much and shouldn't but it was calling. Beautiful blade.