My contribution to Knife in the Hat 2005

[Chiro75]

Here are some pics of the knife I made for the annual makers' Knife in the Hat trade. It's in the style of Fred Perrin's Street Bowie pattern, with a 1084 blade, clay coated. Steel is 1/8" thick with full convex grinds. Last one I did all with files! Whew! Handle is F18 carbon fiber with black Micarta pins and stainless steel thong hole liner. The CF is a bear to photograph well! Anyway, here it is, hope you enjoy it! I think the knife was close to 6" OAL with a 3.25" blade, maybe?

 

[Andrew Lynch]

WOW! I never would have thought a great hamon and carbon fiber would go so well together

 

[Chiro75]

Thanks! I was going for lean and mean, and I think I achieved it! Hamons are like a nice watch... they go with pretty much everything!

 

[Dawkind]

Most excellent work..........I like!!!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

That is a fine looking knife. It is an excellent size for carrying around as well.