Ironwood fighter (Hanson Style)

Knifemaker87

Knifemaker87

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hey everybody!

This is my first big hidden-tang knife, patterned after some of Don Hanson's work with a little flair of my own.

Specs:
OAL: 18.75"
Blade length: 12.25" width: 1.5" average
Blade thickness: .25" tapering towards the tip.
Blade and spacer are 74 layer 1084/15n20 i forged on a Iron Kiss Hammer <3, and the blade has been laddered toward the edge.
Guard is raindrop pattern damascus
Handle is Desert Ironwood secured by a stainless steel pin through the tang.
Blade was finished to 600 grit, etched and then protected with metal wax.

I used a surface grinder at work to get the whole thing trully flat and parallel before starting the grinds. The blade was flat ground and then i rolled the edge for a more robust cutting edge. The knife has my makers mark on the left side of the ricasso (it was put on after the pictures.)

I am not going to be able the BLADE show this year, due to the fact that i am finishing school and getting married, So this knife knife is up for sale here (hopefuly to fund some of my honeymoon) However i will be at the show next year with a new wife and table full of knives.

More pictures can be found Here

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thanks for looking!
~Chris
 
Chris thats an awesome piece. Great first attempt. Congrats on your marriage and hope you headed somewhere memorable for your honeymoon.
 
thanks guys!
we are headed to wales. I just sold my motorcycle today. That will pay for most of the trip.. but a sold knife would mean a little pocket money. whatever is left if going into the down-payment. that or i might have to make a couple more knives!
thanks for looking!
~Chris
 
That is a gorgeous knife. I like the light etch on the blade and that is a really sweet piece of ironwood.

Roger
 
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