Chefs Chopper in A-2

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Here is the my latest creation. This one was requested by a great friend/customer. He wanted a chefs style knife that could handle some woods chopping tasks too. This is what I came up with. Once again, please forgive the crappy photo, it was just about to rain and I didn't have any play time to mess with different shooting angles.

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The specs are as follows.
Made from 3/16" A-2 Tool Steel Ht'd to 60 RC
Just under 7 1/2" cutting edge
13" OAL
1 3/4" wide blade

I hope he doesn't mind me posting it in my forum:o


Nick:)
 
No, I dont mind bro :)
Again, you continue to impress me by making it EXACTLY like how it is from the drawing!
The idea behind this knife was inspired by a close friend of mine that has been a professional soldier on the African continent for 30 odd years. His favorite knife to use is a large WW2 era chefs knife that is close to 2" wide. I have seen him use it for everything from chopping small trees to cutting up game for bushmeat.
Btw, his favorite knives since last May have been a Stinger and Muskrat that I helped him order :thumbup: He cant be more pleased with his NWA knives.
Nick, thanks again for fueling my NWA addiction!! Already have 3 drawers just for Nicks knives, gotta find more storage space! :D
 
That is one awesome knife Nick and you are a lucky man Talon158! I am more and more often carrying knives like that for woods work. The point and blade shape work great in the woods and the design translates itself to superior performance in the kitchen. Why not have a knife that can do it all?
 
kgd said:
That is one awesome knife Nick and you are a lucky man Talon158! I am more and more often carrying knives like that for woods work. The point and blade shape work great in the woods and the design translates itself to superior performance in the kitchen. Why not have a knife that can do it all?
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That sums up the whole idea behind the design of the Chefs Chopper :thumbup:
The handle on my buddys chefs knife is narrow, like on most european style chef knives. That was the only flaw I could see when handling his knife. Of course, Nicks handle is much more substantial and comfertable.
 
wow...:eek: that is bad a$$ Nick...:thumbup: one thing i do not have is a good chef/kitchen knife
 
Thanks guys, I really like this knife as well. I just finished the sheath this morning. This is one of two I made. The other one doesn't have the small choil. The edge comes all the way back to your hand. I think this one looks better though. When I get the other one finished I'll post it as well. Then ya'll can see the difference I am speaking of.

Thanks again for all the kind words.
Nick:)
 
Thats gorgeous Nick! What a sweet knife.

How do you keep that big long flat thing from warping?
 
Thanks Andy, to be honest, I don't know how, but, they didn't warp. They were both flat ground to .020" thick at the edge before HT too:eek: I don't think it was the plate quench either, as that would just keep the spine straight.I guess I just got lucky:confused: They checked right in @ 60 RC too.

I just sharpened this one and it is very very sharp:thumbup:


Nick:)
 
I would love to hold one before I ordered a Knife with that type of handle.... Looks can be deceiving in comfort... but It does catch my eye ...and Say you must order me ....lol
 
texastonydobbs said:
I would love to hold one before I ordered a Knife with that type of handle.... Looks can be deceiving in comfort... but It does catch my eye ...and Say you must order me ....lol
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I here ya on that. This has got to be one of my best handles to date:thumbup: It is hard to explain in words and pics though.


Hey Pyriel, send me some $ and I'll think about it:D


Nick:)
 
Dang. This is what I have been imagining...a new-age Cumberland style knife that would do most work in the kitchen and then take off for the woods! Dangler sheath with horizontal attachment too...we will be talking!
 
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