Forged Tanto: Yes, the handles too

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Hey custom knife fans,

Just finished up this tanto for a long standing order. The blade is forged 1084 from the NJ steel baron and the handles are forged aluminum drop from a huge sculpture that a buddy of mine is doing. The blade is through hardened for impact resistance and is double flat ground. All facets are rounded. The handles are attached with mirror polished SS slotted screws(a nod to Mr. E) staggared and threaded into the tapered tang.

I had a hard time capturing this one with my camera. She's Shiny!

Thanks for looking. See you all at the Mystic show next week!

Nick

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Looks awesome! But you need to time the screw heads the same! Sorry I'm a little OCD with things like that.

Did you treat the Al with anything? I know it forms its own oxide layer, but it does change over time and can get galvanic corrosion from the dissimilar metals.


-Xander
 
fast14riot said:
Looks awesome! But you need to time the screw heads the same! Sorry I'm a little OCD with things like that.

Did you treat the Al with anything? I know it forms its own oxide layer, but it does change over time and can get galvanic corrosion from the dissimilar metals.


-Xander
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Hmmm. Now It's bugging me. Going to have to fix that.

The aluminum is not treated. I am aware of the galvanitic corrosion issue and so is my customer. He loves the raw aluminum look and will be storing the handles off of the knife when not in use. I typically powdercoat any raw aluminum bits, but it does look awesome.

Thanks for the comments!

-Nick
 
I'd be more worried about the galvanic corrosion between the handle slabs and tang, but that's nothing a little layer of paint or whatnot can't fix.
Been following your work, and I must say I've been finding it increasingly more appealing.
 
VERY COOL!!! :)

"timing the screws" is not an easy thing to do, it requires indexing and slotting them yourself. It's a nice touch... but it's easier said than done ;) :)
 
Lorien said:
I'd be more worried about the galvanic corrosion between the handle slabs and tang, but that's nothing a little layer of paint or whatnot can't fix.
Been following your work, and I must say I've been finding it increasingly more appealing.
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Thanks!

I hope to become even MORE appealing in the future. Perhaps a thin clear coat on the back of the slabs will solve the problem.

Does anyone know if Johnson's Wax is conductive?

NickWheeler said:
VERY COOL!!! :)

"timing the screws" is not an easy thing to do, it requires indexing and slotting them yourself. It's a nice touch... but it's easier said than done ;) :)
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Wow! Thanks Mr. Wheeler!

I love your work.
 
Very nice

I like the shape and length of the blade

Forget timing the screws just use allen or torx

Whats with the Mr Wheler . Nick is like 18 years old :D
 
Yea, I feel silly even asking not to use the Mr. thing, LOL!

It's just an awesome knife... great lines, very crisp, and unique. The forged aluminum is awesome--- I wonder how it would be anodized? Might be hard to come up with a color that matches the styling of the knife.
 
Thanks Nick,

I did a batch a while back that I had candy powder coated. I love anodizing, but I really wanted some depth. I think that a cool blue or green would be a good option.

I really appreciate the comments!

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