CPM154 Gyuto with Koa and African Blackwood

[Robert Erickson]

Hey guys, just finished up this gyuto that I'm pretty happy with. What's not to like about Koa? I tried a little different pin arrangement for kicks.
It's 0.10" CPM154, 336mm long with a 220mm blade. It's FFG that's hand finished to 600 grit. I took it to 0.09" before sharpening. The bolstesr are African Blackwood and the pins are copper corby's and mosaics.

 

[Nic.]

Wow!!! That's an eye popper! Those black liners tie everything in so well!

 

[Robert Erickson]

Thanks Nic!

 

[novam1a]

that is a very nice blade

 

[Robert Erickson]

that is a very nice blade

Thank you!

 

[Tony Miller]

Very nice work. The blackwood really complements the koa.

 

[Robert Erickson]

Very nice work. The blackwood really complements the koa.

Thanks Tony! Those are two of my favorite woods

 

[ICS]

Really nice blade and magnificent choice in handle materials but why the two large corbys in the middle of the handle?

 

[Robert Erickson]

Really nice blade and magnificent choice in handle materials but why the two large corbys in the middle of the handle?

I was just experimenting with different pin placements on this one. So not a functional aspect but design

 

[Justice4all]

I shouldn't look at your knives. I'm about to start my first "kitchen" style knives and these things are in my head.

 

[Robert Erickson]

I shouldn't look at your knives. I'm about to start my first "kitchen" style knives and these things are in my head.

Thanks Justin!
They are definitely a fun challenge!

 

[Bobbybirds]

Beautiful!!

 

[Robert Erickson]

Beautiful!!

Thanks!