Chef knife and knife block

Matt Rochester

Matt Rochester

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I made this one for a buddy that's getting married. I also wanted to give making a knife block a shot so I did. The knife is 1095 with figured pecan handle. The block is poplar. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. It seems that sanding length wise is the preferred way to finish, but I kind of like the way this one looks. Let me know what you think. The blade is a little under 6" and 10" overall.
 
Great looking knife and block

I actually prefer the vertical grind lines on a chefs knife ;0)
 
Looking good! You're going to have to change your name soon. You can't call yourself a rookie anymore with work like that. ;)
 
Thanks Marc. Didn't think real hard on the name when I first started! Seems like changing names is a big deal around here. I should have just used my name.

For the knife block I used 1x6 poplar boards. I cut 4 pieces to profile and squared them up on my grinder. I glued and clamped 2 together and then glued and clamped the other 2. At this point you will have 2 halves. Trace your knife on the inside of one of the halves(like a pattern for a sheath). Use a router with a straight bit and cut out the pocket. I just do this on one side but if you want it exactly centered do half the thickness on both sides. Glue the two halves together and square it up on the grinder. Finish sand and stain. I hope this makes sense. It's pretty easy and can be done for cheap depending on what kind of wood you use.
Brian.Evans said:
Very nice looking set. Could you detail how you made the block?
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Rookie25 said:
Thanks Marc. Didn't think real hard on the name when I first started! Seems like changing names is a big deal around here. I should have just used my name.

For the knife block I used 1x6 poplar boards. I cut 4 pieces to profile and squared them up on my grinder. I glued and clamped 2 together and then glued and clamped the other 2. At this point you will have 2 halves. Trace your knife on the inside of one of the halves(like a pattern for a sheath). Use a router with a straight bit and cut out the pocket. I just do this on one side but if you want it exactly centered do half the thickness on both sides. Glue the two halves together and square it up on the grinder. Finish sand and stain. I hope this makes sense. It's pretty easy and can be done for cheap depending on what kind of wood you use.
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Thanks.

I'm not Marc, but changing names is like $10 and pretty ready to do. I changed to my real name and am glad I did.
 
Rookie25 said:
That was for i4marc. I'm just assuming his name is Marc!
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Yes, my first name is Marc. If you have seen any of the knives I've posted you may deduce that my last name is Aldrich. At some point I may change my ID also to my full name.
 
Rookie25 said:
That was for i4marc. I'm just assuming his name is Marc!
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Yeah, I know you didn't think my name was Marc. I just wanted to answer your question, even though I guess it was more of a comment than a question. Lol. Carry on, carry on.
 
Nice work. As for the finish, you still see a lot of custom and high end Japanese kitchen knives that have the buffed or "machine" finish.
 
Yes sir I've seen some of your knives. Very nice work!
i4Marc said:
Yes, my first name is Marc. If you have seen any of the knives I've posted you may deduce that my last name is Aldrich. At some point I may change my ID also to my full name.
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I like the machine finish but it isn't quite as nice as the hand rubbed finish. It is however, a lot easier! But who said this knife making thing was easy.
jdm61 said:
Nice work. As for the finish, you still see a lot of custom and high end Japanese kitchen knives that have the buffed or "machine" finish.
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