Stuart Davenport Knives
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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I meant to get this posted yesterday, but better late than never.
I just finished this over the weekend, and my wife already wants to lay claim to it. She doesn't need it. She has the same thing in Koa and CPM-154 64HRC. I am in LOVE with 14c28n steel. This stuff is just super corrosion resistant and has a LOT of toughness and wear resistance with the carbides and nitrides. As always, heat treat was done in house and after "cryo" baths and triple tempers, the hardness is 63HRC. The spine and choil have been rounded off and mirror polished. The grind is what I am going to call the S.A.D. grind (my initials). Using the grinder, I take the edge down to just reflecting light looking head on. I then go to a coarse grit SiC stone, and thin behind the edge, bringing the edge to "zero", but my main goal is thinning behind the edge on stone and not the grinder. I can do it on the grinder, as I have a variable speed motor, and I always grind under flood of water, but I like the control of just doing it on a stone. I then go back to the grinder and blend in the transition of the edge bevel into the main bevel. So what you end up with is a tear drop shape a good ways above the edge. It is just ever so slightly "convex" at that point. I don't think the user would ever have to really thin the knife behind the edge, even after repeated sharpenings. When I go to do the hand rubbed finish, that transition is smoothed out even more. So when it's time to actually put an edge on the knife once it's completed, all it takes is a few swipes on a fine grit stone. I used a 3000 grit resin bonded diamond for that, and then lightly stropped on leather loaded with Mother's Mag polish. And, yes, as you would expect.....just stupid sharp! If you follow my Instagram page, I posted a quick retarded little video where I drop a cherry tomato onto the upright edge, and gravity alone slices the tomato right in half. Lots of fun! For an idea of behind the edge thickness, 0.010" is about 1/4" up the apex near the heel, and 0.010" is about 1/8" above the apex near the tip. The blade finish is a polished satin, not quite mirror, but not fully satin....something in between.
I love the handle. It is stabilized, dyed, curly maple and stainless steel pins. I debated on doing a gloss finish, but kept it satin. After a light oiling I applied a layer of wax for a little bit of shine. Feels great in the hand. Balance point is right at my maker's mark, so it is ever just so slightly tip heavy.
If you read all of that....THANK YOU! I know whoever ends up with this beauty is going to be happy, happy, happy!
OAL: 13 3/8"
Blade: 9" (2 1/4" tall at the heel)
Handle: 4 3/8"
Steel: Sanvick 14c28n Nitrogen stainless steel 63HRC
Thickness: 0.080" at handle, taper to tip
Edge: 13° per side, 5 micron leather stropped
Price: $375, includes edge guard and free USA shipping
Paypal preferred (samuraistuart@yahoo.com). Generally, the first person to send PP gets the knife. If you are interested, I recommend posting something like, "I'll take it! Funds sent." and sending payment immediately. No need to ask if it's still available. If there is ever a conflict, which hasn't happened yet, I will refund your PP immediately. I also take Venmo, DM me for the address, it's my wife's account and I forget the address. All knives come with free shiping in the USA and a lifetime unconditional warranty. I'll repair or replace, pretty much no matter what. Just understand that I like to use thin stock, thin grinds, and temper most steels for a slightly harder blade than you might be used to. I highly advise do not try to cut throught nails, bone, frozen food, or stab a car door, things like that. Just use it to cut stuff, like it was intended. If you have any questions, send me an email or DM me. Email is same as the PP address. Thanks for looking!
I just finished this over the weekend, and my wife already wants to lay claim to it. She doesn't need it. She has the same thing in Koa and CPM-154 64HRC. I am in LOVE with 14c28n steel. This stuff is just super corrosion resistant and has a LOT of toughness and wear resistance with the carbides and nitrides. As always, heat treat was done in house and after "cryo" baths and triple tempers, the hardness is 63HRC. The spine and choil have been rounded off and mirror polished. The grind is what I am going to call the S.A.D. grind (my initials). Using the grinder, I take the edge down to just reflecting light looking head on. I then go to a coarse grit SiC stone, and thin behind the edge, bringing the edge to "zero", but my main goal is thinning behind the edge on stone and not the grinder. I can do it on the grinder, as I have a variable speed motor, and I always grind under flood of water, but I like the control of just doing it on a stone. I then go back to the grinder and blend in the transition of the edge bevel into the main bevel. So what you end up with is a tear drop shape a good ways above the edge. It is just ever so slightly "convex" at that point. I don't think the user would ever have to really thin the knife behind the edge, even after repeated sharpenings. When I go to do the hand rubbed finish, that transition is smoothed out even more. So when it's time to actually put an edge on the knife once it's completed, all it takes is a few swipes on a fine grit stone. I used a 3000 grit resin bonded diamond for that, and then lightly stropped on leather loaded with Mother's Mag polish. And, yes, as you would expect.....just stupid sharp! If you follow my Instagram page, I posted a quick retarded little video where I drop a cherry tomato onto the upright edge, and gravity alone slices the tomato right in half. Lots of fun! For an idea of behind the edge thickness, 0.010" is about 1/4" up the apex near the heel, and 0.010" is about 1/8" above the apex near the tip. The blade finish is a polished satin, not quite mirror, but not fully satin....something in between.
I love the handle. It is stabilized, dyed, curly maple and stainless steel pins. I debated on doing a gloss finish, but kept it satin. After a light oiling I applied a layer of wax for a little bit of shine. Feels great in the hand. Balance point is right at my maker's mark, so it is ever just so slightly tip heavy.
If you read all of that....THANK YOU! I know whoever ends up with this beauty is going to be happy, happy, happy!
OAL: 13 3/8"
Blade: 9" (2 1/4" tall at the heel)
Handle: 4 3/8"
Steel: Sanvick 14c28n Nitrogen stainless steel 63HRC
Thickness: 0.080" at handle, taper to tip
Edge: 13° per side, 5 micron leather stropped
Price: $375, includes edge guard and free USA shipping
Paypal preferred (samuraistuart@yahoo.com). Generally, the first person to send PP gets the knife. If you are interested, I recommend posting something like, "I'll take it! Funds sent." and sending payment immediately. No need to ask if it's still available. If there is ever a conflict, which hasn't happened yet, I will refund your PP immediately. I also take Venmo, DM me for the address, it's my wife's account and I forget the address. All knives come with free shiping in the USA and a lifetime unconditional warranty. I'll repair or replace, pretty much no matter what. Just understand that I like to use thin stock, thin grinds, and temper most steels for a slightly harder blade than you might be used to. I highly advise do not try to cut throught nails, bone, frozen food, or stab a car door, things like that. Just use it to cut stuff, like it was intended. If you have any questions, send me an email or DM me. Email is same as the PP address. Thanks for looking!
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