At long last, here it is

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Hesparus

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I know all of you have been at the edges of your seats, anticipating the completion of my FMA project. I may have killed it by posting a picture of it almost done but here it is, anyway.
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The shape of the blade combined with the edge geometry give this knife probably the best cutting-power of any knife I have ever made. This thing will cut the hell out of you. It doesn't look like it, but it is comfortable and controllable in all five of the basic grips.
That said, I haven't yet named this piece and I'd like to get some input from those who helped me design it and anyone else who was a spectator.

- Chris
 
That's a nice looking blade, and certainly should be an outstanding cutter.

What steel didja use for it? Blade looks like a flat grind, excellent choice. if you decide you're making more, I'd love to try one out. Sayoc or not, it appears to have lots of great things going on. The design offers the profile of a skinner, and skinners cut meat really well.
 
It's cryo-tempered 154cm. If there's a demand for them I might make more in the future but this is actually the last knife of any sort I will be making for quite some time. I'm leaving for graduate school in a few days and I won't have the time or means to do any knives.

- Chris
 
Hello Chris,

We admire your dedication and craftsmanship to the knife making arts.

We also encourage your progress in finding the correct blade design that you feel represents Filipino edged weapons.

However at this time, SAYOC KALI does not endorse nor approve of anyone using the SAYOC name (or a derivative of) in their products without the written approval of Tuhon Chris Sayoc, Sr.

This is not a commentary on your knife making skills, but we'd appreciate it if you would alter the name of your blade.

Thank you.

--Tuhon Rafael--
Sayoc Kali
 
I apologize if I gave the wrong impression but I did not name the knife for Sayoc Kali nor have I given it a name at all. I referred to it as "my Sayoc project" because I did design it with Sayoc in mind (or, rather, at least one of the people who helped me design it practices Sayoc) but, again, did not imply any kind of official connection with the Sayoc organization. If it makes you feel better (and to avoid any future confusion) I will edit my original post and replace "Sayoc" with "FMA".

- Chris
 
Call it a Hesparus Carry, man. Looks like a good blade for all sorts of up-close and ugly.

Since you are not in a frame to build for a while and are heading to grad school, if you are interested in selling it, please drop me an email.

Parker
 
Unfortunately, I already named a knife "Hesperus." It was a very long time ago so I could revisit the name, but I think this one deserves more of a water or air name as opposed to a star name. Because I designed this for Filipino Martial arts I did not want to use a Japanese name for it, as I usually do, but if I were to I think somethink like "Oikaze" ("tailwind") or "Namigaeshi" ("returning waves") would be appropriate. Knowing neither which language would be appropriate nor any appropriate words in that language, I am at a bit of a stumbling block. This is where I hoped you guys might be able to help.
Also, Rafael, I'm interested to know your thoughts on the design features of this knife. And don't worry, I won't take them as an official endorsement ;)

- Chris
 
I like the belly. It all depends what you want to do with it and it's much easier to give it serious commentary if I actually held and saw it in person. Feel is very important.

As per the profile, it looks good. I might give it more of a point but again - to each their own. If you like it... that's all that counts!

Give it a Filipino name, look up myths and legends of the Philippines or ask a fellow Filipino for some cool descriptions. Stay with the Filipino terms since it is more reminiscent of that type of blade design.

--Rafael--
Sayoc Kali
 
Thanks for the feedback, I wish you had been around to give input when I was designing it.
The name I've been playing with for the last hour or so is "ipu-po," Tagalog for "whirlwind." Like a tornado, it is devastating at close range and the movement of one reflects the slashing (not stabbing) power of the knife.
What do you think?

- Chris
 
I like Buhawi a lot, and I think I'll go with it unless I get a better sugestion in the next couple of days.

- Chris
 
it has a lot of wavy lines so i think "alon" (wave) would be nice also.

ipuipo or buhawi brings more of a circular phenom...more appropriate to a balisong knife or a karambit.

my .02

salamat.
 
Once again, I want to thank everyone who gave me ideas and feedback on this knife, both before and after it was made. I have decided to go with "Buhawi" for the name so kudos to Rafael. Maybe its new owner can give us a first hand review in a few days!

- Chris
 
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