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Tai Goo

Tai Goo

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Blade- 12-¾ inches, 1095 steel
OAL- 17-½
Fittings- Sterling silver and bronze
Handle- Cherry wood with woven cotton cord wrappings

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Thanks.

Here’s a couple shots of the sheath, by the inimitable Chuck Burrows.

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jawilder said:
Tai, would you mind sharing how you get your rainbow quench line?
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Mostly luck. ;)

... got it on the first try.

(I've explained it the best I could probably a dozen times before. Search "rainbow quench line")
 
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Thanks Tai. Wasn't sure if you had yet or not. Either way it is a wonderful looking combination.
Jason
 
As always working with Tai is a pleasure even though it's also a challenge to match his workmanship and ideas. On this one it was a bit harder in some ways since the knife wasn't completed when I got it to make the sheath so I didn't have a real color scheme to work with and winged it (just think like Tai - right! :eek: ). We did that to "protect" what would be the final blades finish - still working on an unfinished piece is nice in one way since I don't have to fret so much over even minor scratches (mirror polished blades can be a nightmare).
Anyway here are a couple more pics of the sheath and of the knife while still a WIP

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Thanks Chuck. I was originally thinking black on the wrappings, but when I saw the sheath I went with the flow. I actually think it's better this way with the dark brown and tan any/either way. :)
 
Holy Mackerel! This is a perfect example of how the right sheath can really make a difference in how one sees a knife. What a perfect compliment between the two!
 
VaughnT said:
Holy Mackerel! This is a perfect example of how the right sheath can really make a difference in how one sees a knife. What a perfect compliment between the two!
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I agree. The knife and sheath work together really well.
 
Are those ashi lines raining down perpendicular to the longitudinal temper lines? Stunning!!!!
 
Rick, those are not "ashi lines". No clay was used, but they are part of the quench line/lines. I get that effect naturally on thin/wide blades that are edge or rainbow quenched. Not sure what exactly causes it, but it's an effect of geometry and heat treating together. So far I've never had it happen on anything that was thick and/or narrow.

It is interesting, because it visually suggests a rhythm or vibration and even a melody... very "musical" to my eye.
 
Tai - that is one fine Goo-ey Bowie. really like it. I think you are right about the colors on the handle wrap being better than all black.
I like the textured ferrule a lot, too. The whole thing is just killer. This one came together really well.
take care,
kc
 
Very nice looking combo. You have a very distinct style, and this one flows together very well. Love your handles.
 
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