Magnacut, Carbon Fiber and Rohacell, oh my!

[Matthew Gregory]

This knife was supposed to be a 'proof of concept' for a handle construction technique that I've been pondering, but it turned out well enough for me to finish it out.

This takes some explaining, so bear with me...

The handle is comprised of a lightweight frame handle made of thin carbon fiber components, laminated with Rohacell - an aerospace foam core material used in a variety of applications requiring extreme light weight. The carbon fiber butt is mortised to the frame, and the 'fuchi' or piece at the front of the hande construction that meets the guard is pinned in place on the frame, with Rohacell between them, and then sleeved in carbon fiber cloth, then treated with resin and polished. This results in a strong and incredibly lightweight handle.

The 6” blade is .150” Crucible CPM-Magnacut, with a stainless steel seppa and a carbon fiber guard.

The overall length is 11-1/2”, and weighs a mere 5-7/8 ounces.

A sterling silver menuki of Mount Fuji adds a bit of color to the end result, and provides for a point of balance slightly behind the guard.


Thanks for looking.

 

[Drywolf]

Very nice.

 

[Locutus D'Borg]

Wow, MagnaCut! This should have the steel junkies salivating. Amazing looking knife.

 

[mb>]

Ok, ok I’ll take it!

 

[Flat Rock Forge]

cool. aerospace stuff is cool

 

[Survivalistd]

Absolutely stunning

 

[Steven65]

Matt, beautiful clean work as usual. You are quietly dragging us, kicking and screaming, into the 21st century!

 

[john april]

looks great matt !

 

[jfk1110]

What a looker!!!.. Beautiful job.. I'm interested in seeing how the Mrs. makes some pants for it!!!!!

 

[Richard338]

Outstanding!

PS that is NOT a Bowie. Clock's ticking if you want to defend your title...

 

[TK Steingass]

Not too shabby pal - welcome back from the trails!

 

[mitch13]

That turned out superb.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Dawkind]

Always sensational my friend….glad to see you’re back at it.

 

[gooeytek]

I wannit.

 

[i4Marc]

Fantastic, Matt. Very cool.

 

[Spats McGee]

Gorgeous!

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Outstanding!

PS that is NOT a Bowie. Clock's ticking if you want to defend your title...

Well, let’s face it - that was hardly a Bowie either, now, was it?

 

[Richard338]

Well, let’s face it - that was hardly a Bowie either, now, was it?

No no, you won fair and square. I'm just hoping we can see another interesting project from you this year.

 

[i4Marc]

The Rohacell is a very innovative touch but I was hoping to see you incorporate Borophene elements by now.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

No no, you won fair and square. I'm just hoping we can see another interesting project from you this year.

Still not sure it was a Bowie, though.

The Rohacell is a very innovative touch but I was hoping to see you incorporate Borophene elements by now.

Don’t distract me from my buckyball assembly for the next handle. Getting them to stick doesn’t seem to be an issue, but finding enough of them is a problem.