Custom Kitchen Set

blgoode

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These 2 have been my most popular kitchen knives. The steel is 0-1 and handles are Cocobolo. Mosaics really dress these up. Larger knife has a 6.5" blade and the smaller "Stinger" has around a 3" paring blade. Its my most used knife in the house and one of my first designs. Thanks for looking.
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With Christmas around the corner, they look like a good present for the ole padre. You can shoot me an email with pricing info if it is not good form here.

Thanks

Cerberus :cool:
 
emails sent guys. Thanks for the interest :)
 
Oh my !! those 2 are beautiful. The lines and the execution with the matching even temper lines make a fluid statement. The etched ? antiqued finish is a llovely touch. Truly classy pieces.

I'm making a kitchen knife soon, and this is fantastic inspiration. Thanks ! Jason.
 
Jason, Do you plan on using stainelss? The rust factor of Carbon steels deture some from using them in th kitchen but getting my blade back to shaving sharp with 4 passes each side (on a stone) lastnight reminded me why I just love high carbon ;) The top blade is my favorite among the kitchen knives and it must be favored by others because it along with the small stinger are my most made patterns. Looking forward to seeing what your going to make ;)
 
Brian those are fantastic! You're really giving Steve a run for his money. :D The profiles of blade and handle look ideal, and your handle work is about the best I've seen. The mosaic pins really set them off. Beautiful.

I've used O1 for kitchen knives too, and really like it. Unfortunately, I don't think it's a good choice for most kitchens - too many people insist on putting everything in the dishwasher and O1 doesn't respond well to that kind of treatment. :( I made one for a friend's wife and saw it in their knife drawer one day, rusty and unused. It hurt my feelings, but I should have known better; this woman doesn't wash anything by hand. Can't wait to get enough change saved up to buy that programmable oven! ;) (About two more years to go at the current rate...)

How thick is your stock? I've always used too-thick steel and would like to know what you're using.

Thanks for sharing, this is great stuff.
 
Dave - You are way too kind brother ;). Trust me on the rust factor. I give plenty of warnings!! For around a 6" blade I am using 1/8" stock. The higher the grind the better slicer. For smaller knives I have used 1/8" but I favor 3/32" in 4" or shorter. The choppers / Large chefs knives I have used 5/32". That extra weight makes it a great chopper but for most kitchen duties I prefer 1/8" or 3/32". I hear you on the programable oven!!! I'd like to have one too ;)


Not be sound totally dumb but Steve who? And thanks for the handle complement. I really think the handle makes the knife. After all it is the part that comes into direct contact with the user. It is so easy to want to rush and finish the knife leaving the handle below par. I have even found that it may be better to shape the handle, sand to 220 grit then go back to it the next day. You see places you may want shaped just a little differently the next visit to the shop.
 
I received the knives in the picture today from Brian,. I must say they look even beter in person than the pictures show. The craftmanship is superb, teh fit and fisih even better. Can't wait to give themn a woorkout this evening.

Thanks Again Brian
Michael :)
 
I am trying to make my first blade using O1, and was wondering how you got the temper lines. Did you have to polish them, then etch, or did it come out with just a fine polish? Were they clay coated, or edge quenched, and in water or oil. I have some ideas myself, but dont want to crack my first attempt using water if I dont need it. The pins are very striking, and draw the eye to the handle. Thanks for any info.
 
Need to bring this post back to life. Havent seen this set before Brian. Not sure if you posted it over in Knife Network or not but if you did I sure missed out. Those are beautifull Bud. Your a man after my own heart. I love working with Cocobolo and purchased a bunch of it a while back and still have a ton left.

Thanks for sharing. Your sure bringing some beautifull work to the table.

Shane
 
I need to get more Cocobolo. I have liked using it alot! Nice hard wood.... :D
 
Thought I would add to this post again. Check this balance out ;)
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Thanks for looking
 
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