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1/16" aeb-l, 0.003" before sharpening, 10dps. Zebrano handle with gaboon ebony bolster. I used a 1/32" black g-10 face for the bolster and cut the guard slot with a slitting saw. Very clean fitup this way.

IMG_2089 by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

IMG_2090 by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

I have two makers marks. The one with just my initials is the more economical line. I'm finding people like my heat treat and geometry, but would like a lower cost access point. I do a more basic finish, and less expensive materials for handles and furniture. Usually I use synthetic handles, but this fellow is a good friend who made me some awesome tongs.
 
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Santoku in 52100 steel at 65HRC! Koa handle.
 
1/16" aeb-l, 0.003" before sharpening, 10dps. Zebrano handle with gaboon ebony bolster. I used a 1/32" black g-10 face for the bolster and cut the guard slot with a slitting saw. Very clean fitup this way.

IMG_2089 by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

IMG_2090 by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

I have two makers marks. The one with just my initials is the more economical line. I'm finding people like my heat treat and geometry, but would like a lower cost access point. I do a more basic finish, and less expensive materials for handles and furniture. Usually I use synthetic handles, but this fellow is a good friend who made me some awesome tongs.
Looks great! 1/16" steel? That's a thin cutter you have there!
 
1/16" Cru-wear at Rc63/64. Mild distal taper, right hand grind, right hand wa handle. Dragon's breath file pattern on the spine, although 1/16" steel doesn't give a lot to work with. Handle is Koa brought home by a friend from a trip to Hawaii. Gaboon ebony bolster with 1/32" g-10 face on the bolster.


IMG_2108 by Wjkrywko, on Flickr


IMG_2107 by Wjkrywko, on Flickr

I didn't clean off the blade very well, obviously. :(.
 
Hi Willie, the steel is aldos 52100 clad w/ 410 SS. It definitely has more than 3 layers. I just followed the advise of Stacy, Bill B. and Devin T. on how to manipulate the pattern. It is pretty much all stuff Ive read on Blade forums. I was surprised by how easily the steel moved, Ive never done any type of forging before. I am pretty happy at my first shot at it but now that I can see the possibilities Ive got some ideas :)
 
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Hi Willie, the steel is aldos 52100 clad w/ 410 SS. It definitely has more than 3 layers. I just followed the advise of Stacy, Bill B. and Devon T. on how to manipulate the pattern. It is pretty much all stuff Ive read on Blade forums. I was surprised by how easily the steel moved, Ive never done any type of forging before. I am pretty happy at my first shot at it but now that I can see the possibilities Ive got some ideas :)
Tim, I'm not sure if Aldo's is done this way, but the Takefu stuff that Blade Gallery sells has layers of nickel sheet between the stainless jacket and the V-Toku2 core to prevent excessive carbon migration.
 
Yes this stuff has the thin nickel layers but then there is an additional thin layer that etches black ..so its 410ss/nickel/something dark/nickel/ 52100 /nickel/ something dark/nickel/410ss so 9 layers actually. was quite the surprise. Now would blade gallerys stuff still be considered a san mai ? ie, does the nickel really count as additional layers?
 
Cool Thread!

I have not been posting here that much but hope to get back in the swing of the computer thing.

Studio Practice takes up most of my time.

But here are a few ones I was really happy with and a shot by Caleb of two prototype Kiritsuke Chef models I will be creating in the coming months.

Enjoy

-DON:)

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Kiritsuke Chef Proto.jpg



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Cool Thread!

I have not been posting here that much but hope to get back in the swing of the computer thing.

Studio Practice takes up most of my time.

But here are a few ones I was really happy with and a shot by Caleb of two prototype Kiritsuke Chef models I will be creating in the coming months.

Enjoy

-DON:)

rainbow pair.jpg



Kiritsuke Chef Proto.jpg



small knives.jpg



xl personal 7.jpg
Don, Great looking blades & handles!:thumbsup:
 
Don thanks for sharing, I just love your work! What is that technique on the blades? differential hardening , water quench or something like that? It is amazing
 
Warren, Don, Timos, all of you....those are GREAT looking knives! Excellent work represented here. One I just finished, another Tosogata Santoku, walnut and AEB-L.....

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Don Carlos, Like like the "Moon" (?) inserts you put in the handles, and definitely like the look of that French Peasant knife! John
 
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