Final Knife for Atlanta

[Karl B. Andersen]

A knife I have dubbed my "Defender".
W1 blade steel forged down from some 1 1/8" round stock. I've really been chasing my hamons around the shop lately, but was totally successful on this attempt! This was etched and hand-rubbed to 1200 and the hamon is nicely subtle, yet distinctive, but still beyond my photographic boundaries.
Anyway, satin, double stainless guard backed up by a solid piece of 100 year old Bakelite (Catalin). I have a pretty good stash of this but don't dip into it very often.
Oh, and a 1/2 blade clip.
Yes, take-down.
6 inch blade and 10 3/4" overall.
See it at 23-Q!

 

[ckerwin]

Sweet Karl, can't wait to see your table at Blade. This is my first time going.:thumbup:

 

[kevin adams]

wow that is gorgeous, the bakelite sets it off very nicely!

 

[JerkeeJoe]

This is one of my favorite knives I've seen offered up here. Excellent design!

 

[blgoode]

looks like a very handy size for sure:thumbup: Great Handle too!!

 

[pmartinknives]

Another great knife Karl, good luck at the blade, I'll see you there.

Peter