Koa paring knives

samuraistuart

samuraistuart

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I recently finished a pair of paring knives (see what I did there?! I'll be here all night, folks). These two were a custom order for a client here on BladeForums. The stabilized Koa is quite beautiful, don'tchya think? I recon it is, mmm hmmm. The blade steel is 63HRC 15n20, normalized and cycled, and pre-quenched for a tight aus grain structure. Brass rod flex text prior to sharpening - pass. 25° inclusive edge, Shapton pro 1000. These edges will catch free standing arm hair and sever them! Stupid sharp! Thanks for looking! And "Thank you" to the client!

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those are awesome! love the choice of materials and heat treat. Ive been using a 15n20 blade @ rc63-64 and the steel is very impressive.
 
Thanks Tim. Hawaiian Koa is such a beautiful wood. Probably surpasses my love for figured walnut. Although I am a sucker for feather crotch and curly walnut. 15n20 is such an underrated steel. It really does shine when you push it above 60. Very tough, no doubt due to the 2% nickel! I like to take paring knives down to a "zero" edge, then knock them back just enough to establish a "flat" that will reflect light. Sharpening is a cinch, and the performance is great.
 
Hi, beautiful set. I'm getting in some 15N20 for blades and was wondering if you would be willing to share your HT schedule.
 
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