Knife #3 finished - Back to basics

Erin Burke

Erin Burke

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Below are a couple of photos of my third completed knife. I messed around with different lighting setups and backgrounds for the photos.

For this knife, I decided to experiment with some sweeping plunges (if that's even the correct term for this type of transition). This was also my first try at hidden pins.

I attempted to differentially heat treat this blade using clay, but given the thin steel and the nature of 1080, it appears to have hardened all the way through.

Stats:
Length: 6-3/4"
Blade: 3-1/4" (tip to plunge)
Steel: 1/8" 1080 (from Kelly Cupples)
Hollow-Ground w/ tapered-tang
Handle: Dyed Green Stabilized Maple Burl w/ hidden pins

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Let me know what you think.

Erin
(aka Hypocrite)
 
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I think I can see hamon .
Great work, especially I like its hidden pin construction.

How about the sheath?
 
That's really a fine knife! That grind is spectacular, and I like the overall design very much. One of my favorite early knives in a long time. Thanks for sharing, that's inspiring. :thumbup:
 
Wow... thanks for all the positive feedback. I figured that I might get some flack for this particular design due to the small handle. It is definitely NOT a fighter or a hunter.


fujita yuji,

I agree that this knife, in particular, would be a great canvas to show off shome sheath-making skills. I still have not taken upon myself to learn leather-work however. This third knife, like its two predecessors, is wrapped in a slightly-oily paper towel in my knife drawer. :eek: One day...

I really am not sure about the hamon. Having used 1080, I did not expect much to begin with... and I did a quick FCl etch followed by metal polish (which is why the bevels have a slightly grayer cast than the flats)... but I am fairly convinced that the blade is basically through-hardened. I think I will break out some 1095 in the near future to see what I can come up with.


I have to add that I am really liking the tung oil for finishing my wood handles.:thumbup: It really takes a nice shine... I made an effort to show this off in the photos, but seem to have failed.

Erin
 
WoW, that blade is, well it's sexy for lack of a better word.

It presents very well and has appeal in spades, I would have to give you a hearty job well done on that one:thumbup:

Chuck
 
Thanks 69, Chuck and Milt...

Gotta say though Chuck, that guys who call knives "sexy" kinda give me the shivers. :eek: Think I'll go take a shower. :p

Erin
 
mrnewberry said:
Nice knife and nice photos! I'm really going to have to work on my photos.

Allen
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Allen,

I highly recommend building a simple light box similar to that shown in THIS THREAD. Mine has really been useful in taking decent knife photos... though I definitely have room for improvement. I made my light box out of white foam-core board with a large piece of plotter paper to act as a diffuser on top. I hold it all together with adhesive-backed velcro so it can be disassembled and stored as a small, flat packet and then reassembled quickly.

I also recommend a camera with a decent macro mode or an SLR with a good macro lens attached. My recent photos (including these ones) were NOT taken with a macro lens (it is currently AWOL:grumpy:)... so while the lighting is fairly decent, I am missing quite a bit of detail.

Erin
 
Perhaps not the best choice of words, but saying "Grace and elegance defined " would have made me sound snooty:D

Chuck
 
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