large kwaiken in red stingray with hamon

Matthew Gregory

Matthew Gregory

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I've been digging the hell out of this style of knife for a while now, and each time I make them I try to improve on the design concept. This time I made two blades in this size, and this one in red stingray was the first to be polished out. Both have what I feel are the best hamon I've accomplished to date. Unfortunately, I can't catch the activity with a camera to save my life!!! I'll try and post a video, as that always seems to work better...

This knife is 3/16" 1095, with a 7.5" blade and both the blade and the handle are distally tapered. There's just a bit of sori, or upsweep to the blade, which adds a bit of drama and makes for a nice, smooth slicing motion. I've worked my tail off to shave away any mass that may add weight with no advantage in strength. Granted, this is the furthest thing from a prybar, but the speed and grace is amazing. It weighs less than most big folders.

I didn't take a shot of it, but the spine has been gently rounded - different for me. Less dramatic, but nice nonetheless.

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Second one to follow soon - epoxy is currently curing.

Here's the video to show the activity in the hamon:

[video=youtube_share;Afvgfvni7pM]http://youtu.be/Afvgfvni7pM[/video]

Thanks for looking, and please let me know what you think!
 
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nice work buddy :)
 
You clearly put a lot of thought and effort into this knife's design and construction, Matt, and it shows.

You're getting really good at this!
 
REALLY enjoy seeing your work, Matt.
And always check the Exchange to see if you have it available after you post here.
Apparently this one's not going there ? :)

Doug
 
Nice knife!...but who is the chick holding it in the video?
Mace
 
Thanks for the kind words, gang!

Mace, I was a teenage hand model...
 
Hey Matt, great looking knife . The hamon is nice and even and the wraps are all even and tight . Whats not to like? Super clean.
 
Thanks, Roger.
Matt made this a real pleasure, great comms, fast shipping(I blinked and it was here :)).

I really like it a lot, thanks again, Matt ! :thumbup:


Doug
 
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