Fusion Cuisine

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I started this project I started on while ago as a side project and finally finished it a few days ago.

The highly figured Red Maple is native Cape Breton stuff and wood from the same block was used to make both handle and scabbard/sheath/saya(??).... the same applies for the Bloodwood scrounged from a woodworker friend. The blade has a fairly tight fit into the open-faced saya with just enough play so it doesn't snag going in or out. The Bloodwood inset on the sheath tip provides just enough of a lip to retain the blade tip, and the velcro closure is tight. The handle and sheath have a food-safe, buffed bee's wax finish.

This is the second of three 52100 kitchen blades I had heat treated by Rick Marchand. I have NEVER been able that get an edge as sharp as the one on this blade. It is ridiculous!

This was picked up by it new owner this afternoon.

Fusion Cuisine

Blade: 9 1/4" x 1 7/8" x 1/8" of hand forged 52100 (heat treated by Rick Marchand), flat ground and hand sanded to a 600 grit finish.

Handle: Straight octagonal handle of Bloodwood, figured Cape Breton Red Maple and ebony accent spacers with a stainless steel bolster and stylized copper habake. The handle has a buffed bee's wax finish.

Saya: Bloodwood and Cape Breton figured Red Maple with a bloodwood and Maple tip inset. The Bloodwood and Maple retention block has a moose hide strap and Velcro closure. The saya has a buffed bee's wax finish.

Please leave your comments.

-Peter

















 
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Peter,
I could look at Your Chef's Knife all day long.
The wood grain and colors are BEAUTIFUL.
I love the slight contrast in metals, the blade looks PERFECT.
EXCELLENT PHOTOS. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
Another winner Peter. I really like the handle on this one. Is the handle permanently mounted?

-Clint
 
That is exquisite! Really i can't find the appropriate words to express how much i love it!!!
 
This knife is truly incredible, Peter. I can't get over how the plunge seems to flow right into the habaki... wtf is the matter with you? You are making us all look bad... get with the program.
 
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