Heavy duty 3-V Kwaiken

[Joe Watson]

Just finished this one up, hope y'all dig it

Specs:
1/4" thick CPM-3V
Peters heat treat, double temper & cryo at 60 Rockwell
4.5" blade and 9" OAL
Flat chisel grind with reverse edge bevel
Handle is cord wrapped and saturated in fiberglass resin.
Acid etched & stonewashed finish

Thanks for looking at my work!

-Joe

 

[JParanee]

Very nice

Well done handle wrap

 

[Lycosa]

Solid, strong knife.
Rolf

 

[John Frankl]

Looks great!

Do you mind giving a bit more info on the finish?

What grit did you take it to on the grinder?

What did you etch with?

Etc.?

Thanks

 

[BenR.T.]

Nice work, it looks tough as nails.

 

[RWT]

I have to come by your shop since you are near Austin. Just to buy you a beer and to see some of your work in person. I really like his one.

 

[Joe Watson]

Thanks everyone for the comments!

For acid I typically use ferric chloride.