Chef's knife in 440C

[Matt Brook]

Hi Guys,
Just finished this bad boy this arvo.
Chef's Knife in 440C. Heat treated at Bruce's, tested to 56RC after I tempered it a bit to high. Im not really worred about it being down a point or two.

I made this knife to be used.Full flat grind (after heat treat - what a bugger to do!)
Blade height: 46mm at widest point
Blade thickness at spine: 2.34mm
Blade thickness at edge: Between .24mm and .27mm (Thin .0095" to .0105")
Plunge to tip: 174mm
Plunge to butt: 118mm
Blade Hand sanded to 1500
Black Canvas Micarta with Toxic Green G10 Liners Sanded to 1000 then polished up.

My best knife to date!

Let me know what you think guys!

 

[Mike157]

Well, I like it. I'm not a maker but am a long time knife junky. Very clean design and well finished all around with an eye for the details, in my opinion. I like the blade shape and the black Micarta with the green G10 and stainless(?) Korbies/rivets really completes the package. I'm sure I'd enjoy using it in my kitchen, even with my primitive skills. Mike

 

[Matt Brook]

Thanks Mike, I used Nickel Silver pins on this one.

Matt

 

[VCM3]

Looks like a nice slicing chef. Very nice knife :thumbup:

 

[Morrow]

Loving it. I could easily find a spot for that one in my kitchen.

 

[smitty44]

Great job Matt,looks like a real user,and the 440C would be a great chef knife.