Mama always said, "Making San Mai..........

Karl B. Andersen

Karl B. Andersen

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.........is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Seriously, this one has some rather radical ladder effects from the drawing dies that I just wanted to show off.
This is a really good demonstration of what's happening when using drawing dies in our billets.
Now, to finish this thing out.
(It's W2 and 416)

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Karl B. Andersen said:
What do you suggest?
I've got a couple really sweet pieces of the premium grade of Ceylon Ebony.
Or........?
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What else is on hand? I can see the Ebony being a sound choice - a black handle against a black / silver blade. Would look cool, particularly with a grey-toned guard. I can see a wood with big loopy burl figure also working well. Like maybe a redwood burl or a dark golden quilted maple.

Roger
 
RogerP said:
........Would look cool, particularly with a grey-toned guard. I can see a wood with big loopy burl figure also working well. Like maybe a redwood burl or a dark golden quilted maple.
Roger
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I know where you're coming from, Roger.
I layed a piece of dark rosy-red Kingwood next to it and it looked awesome. So did Cocobolo.
Something's going on it tomorrow!
 
I like that look VERY much Karl. I think the ebony or blackwood would look AWESOME with that blade.

Peter
 
:eek:Wow! That's awesome Karl! Looks like the stainless is melted over the W2:thumbup:
 
I'm not saying it's gone - I'm just saying it's not gonna be Ceylon ebony or hot-blued fittings.
And you're not going to believe what I put on it. (Check your last knife!)
 
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