Leu Custom Kozuka Neck Knife

just keep at it, and don't let the nickels and dimes get in the way:thumbup::)
 
Qutoed from Leu Custom
"Eventually my blades will be my blades! and look nothing like anyone's !"

Yeah! The blades you grind for me is a good example!

Qutoed from TJL
"Hi Joe. You are right. They really are much more industrial in form than Phill's. Phill has more of an organic shape to his grinds, and the flow and grace are spectacular. Pohan grinds with a more contemporary angular look. His bevels are sharp edged, and ground the opposite of how Phill does his. His wraps are way superior to Phill's. He really strives to make them perfect. That 8" knife he just completed for you is SO beautiful! It has terrific lines and a beautiful curve to the edge. Wish it was mine!"

The blades are out of my expectation! When I ordered them, I have no special requirement except the specs. Finally, Pohan made such beautiful beasts to me. And Pohan delivered them to me at least one month earlier!!!

TJL, what's the spec of your Kozuka?

Joe
 
Joe_knifelover said:
TJL, what's the spec of your Kozuka?

Joe
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Joe,

Why I am still awake I don't know. The kozuka is 3/16" stock by 3/4" wide with a 3.75" blade (roughly) and 8" overall length I believe. He's got 2 of them. One with a straight edge and one with a tapered edge.

Pohan
 
Leu Custom said:
Joe,

Why I am still awake I don't know. The kozuka is 3/16" stock by 3/4" wide with a 3.75" blade (roughly) and 8" overall length I believe. He's got 2 of them. One with a straight edge and one with a tapered edge.

Pohan
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Thanks for the information.
Perhaps those interesting & exciting posts keep you awake.
Straight edge & tapered edge. Make any difference in cutting?

Joe
 
RobertJ said:
To get back to what this thread was about. It is a nice looking blade TJL. Congrats
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Thanks so much. These little neck knives are very handy for around the shop or home. Enough beef to feel solid and indestructible in your hand, but light and compact enough to go virtually unnoticed around your neck all day. I like to keep one on me for back country hiking. This would do the job if a mountain lion cornered you, but it does not weigh you down for the hike.
 
Joe_knifelover said:
Thanks for the information.
Perhaps those interesting & exciting posts keep you awake.
Straight edge & tapered edge. Make any difference in cutting?

Joe
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I love the graceful look of the tapered or rounded point edge, but also like the straight point edge for cutting open boxes etc. It also is good for fine work with wood. I often use my Leu blades to do inlay work on guitars. I use them for everything. I even used my 5 inch blade the other day to scrape the calcium buildup from the bowl of my toilets. That was the one I cut the solvent can with by the way. Pohan's knives have been very versatile and trouble free for me.
 
TJL said:
I love the graceful look of the tapered or rounded point edge, but also like the straight point edge for cutting open boxes etc. It also is good for fine work with wood. I often use my Leu blades to do inlay work on guitars. I use them for everything. I even used my 5 inch blade the other day to scrape the calcium buildup from the bowl of my toilets. That was the one I cut the solvent can with by the way. Pohan's knives have been very versatile and trouble free for me.
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You really use Pohan's blades hard! I've seen the solvent can cutting video, very amazing!:thumbup: Have you used them to shave your arm's hair? If so, how do they perform?

Joe
 
Joe_knifelover said:
You really use Pohan's blades hard! I've seen the solvent can cutting video, very amazing!:thumbup: Have you used them to shave your arm's hair? If so, how do they perform?

Joe
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Yep. Used one today to cut a ton of burlap into strips, and then sliced my apple up for lunch. It was still sharp as can be. I use them for all sorts of jobs from cutting cardboard to shaving metal and hardwoods. Even after I cut that metal can open, I could still shave the hair off my arm like a razor. That knife was my 1/4" stock 5" blade. I think it is my favorite. I had him make me another in green that I keep as a closet queen.
 
TJL said:
Yep. Used one today to cut a ton of burlap into strips, and then sliced my apple up for lunch. It was still sharp as can be. I use them for all sorts of jobs from cutting cardboard to shaving metal and hardwoods. Even after I cut that metal can open, I could still shave the hair off my arm like a razor. That knife was my 1/4" stock 5" blade. I think it is my favorite. I had him make me another in green that I keep as a closet queen.
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Yeah, I see your 5" blade on Pohan's website, it has a stout look. Although I end up ordered a 8" & a 4" blades, I always think 5"-6" blade of this style of knife is fun to play with & versatile to use.
I can imagne the arm's hair will be just pop off when the blade is brand new.:D
One user & the other as safe queen, I hope I can use your method when Pohan's blade is still affordable now.
Joe
 
Joe_knifelover said:
Yeah, I see your 5" blade on Pohan's website, it has a stout look. Although I end up ordered a 8" & a 4" blades, I always think 5"-6" blade of this style of knife is fun to play with & versatile to use.
I can imagne the arm's hair will be just pop off when the blade is brand new.:D
One user & the other as safe queen, I hope I can use your method when Pohan's blade is still affordable now.
Joe
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I could use my Leu blades to shave my face even after cutting metal, they are that sharp. That could be dangerous though since they would just as easily cut my head off.
Like I have said before, after collecting Hartsfields, Pohan's blades are virtually free in comparison. One thing is for sure, they are worth every penny and in my opinion, a lot more. Pohan is such a humble and good hearted person that he really tries to keep his knives reasonably priced for the average Joe. If you knew how complicated and time consuming his heat treating process was, and how meticulous he is about his grind and wrap, you would see that he really is almost giving these knives away. Just be glad he does not have a big ego, and that he cares so much about his clients and the work he turns out.
 
TJL said:
I could use my Leu blades to shave my face even after cutting metal, they are that sharp. That could be dangerous though since they would just as easily cut my head off.
Like I have said before, after collecting Hartsfields, Pohan's blades are virtually free in comparison. One thing is for sure, they are worth every penny and in my opinion, a lot more. Pohan is such a humble and good hearted person that he really tries to keep his knives reasonably priced for the average Joe. If you knew how complicated and time consuming his heat treating process was, and how meticulous he is about his grind and wrap, you would see that he really is almost giving these knives away. Just be glad he does not have a big ego, and that he cares so much about his clients and the work he turns out.
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Since I'm not a skillful operator, I won't try your tests right now!:)
Althought I don't have the luck to even handle any Hartsfields in person, I do think Pohan's blade is very reasonably priced. This would be further confirmed when I get the blades.
Pohan has explain to me his heat treating process. Though I know little about knife making, I understand that great efforts must be involved in his multi-cycle tempering method.
Any YES, he is a super nice guy to deal with. :thumbup:He response to my e-mails quickly & replied my questions patiently. Just this pleasant experience is valuable to me.
Joe
 
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Joe_knifelover said:
Since I'm not a skillful operator, I won't try your tests right now!:)
Althought I don't have the luck to even handle any Hartsfields in person, I do think Pohan's blade is very reasonably priced. This would be further confirmed when I get the blades.
Pohan has explain to me his heat treating process. Though I know little about knife making, I understand that great efforts must be involved in his multi-cycle tempering method.
Any YES, he is a super nice guy to deal with. :thumbup:He response to my e-mails almost quickly & replied my questions patiently. Just this pleasant experience is valuable to me.
Joe
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I agree. The performance of the knife is of course very important, but what makes a knife really special is the spirit and character of the craftsman who made it. You really can not find a better combination than Pohan Leu and his outstanding blades. Great product, excellent value, and a truly honorable soul. I may buy a knife once from an overly arrogant testosterone infused gun toting jerk of a maker (and have done so countless times), since I want to experience and understand his work, but probably not a second one. Fortunately, many of the custom knife makers out there are reasonable and good folks. It is unfortunate that the few bad apples in this industry are given a voice in a forum setting to spread their hate. They are often their own worst enemies. With Pohan, you will never experience anything but an honest and forthright master of his craft. I can't wait for you to receive your new knives from him. I know you will find them as perfect as I do.
 
Don't forget all the pictures! I want to see decapitated water bottles, paint cans, and thousands of rope pieces! :D :thumbup:
 
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