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[i4Marc]

I haven't posted in a while so I'll just show a few pieces from a batch I made for a recent show. More posts to follow. Any comments or criticism welcomed.

Here is a versatile little blade in Aldo's 1084fg. I'm calling it a hunter but would also work well as a fighter or EDC.

1084 and Micarta hunter
Blade Steel: 1084fg
Blade Length: 5.25" edge
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
OAL: 10.75"
Sheath: Kydex

 

[i4Marc]

Showing some pieces from a recent batch. Comments welcomed.

Nitro-V and Micarta Hunter
Blade Steel: Nitro-V
Blade Length: 3.5" edge
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
OAL: 8.75"
Sheath: Kydex

 

[i4Marc]

Showing pieces from a recent batch. Comments welcomed.

Nitro-V and Curly Maple hunter
Blade Steel: Nitro-V
Blade Length: 3.5" edge
Handle: Stabilized Curly Maple
OAL: 8.75"
Sheath: Two-Tone Kydex

 

[i4Marc]

Showing pieces from a recent batch. Comments welcomed.

Nitro-V and Spalted Beech Hunter
Blade Steel: Nitro-V
Blade Length: 3.5" edge
Handle: Stabilized Spalted Beech
OAL: 8.75"
Sheath: Two-Tone Kydex

 

[i4Marc]

Showing some recent pieces. Comments welcomed.

Nitro-V and Walnut Hunter
Blade Steel: Nitro-V
Blade Length: 3.5" edge
Handle: Stabilized Black Walnut
OAL: 8.75"
Sheath: Kydex

 

[i4Marc]

Ok, last post. The others basically follow the same patterns so no need to show them all. Comments welcomed. I couldn't fit my regular stamp on this little guy so I had to do something else. I'll get that figured out.

Nitro-V and Hawaiian Koa Hunter
Blade Steel: Nitro-V
Blade Length: 3" edge
Handle: Stabilized Figured Hawaiian Koa
OAL: 7.25"
Sheath: Kydex

 

[The Amazing Virginian]

Showing pieces from a recent batch. Comments welcomed.

Nitro-V and Spalted Beech Hunter
Blade Steel: Nitro-V
Blade Length: 3.5" edge
Handle: Stabilized Spalted Beech
OAL: 8.75"
Sheath: Two-Tone Kydex

Comments? The knives look OK. Not my style (I like guards), but I'm sure they will find a receptive audience. Personally, I like the spalted beech the best.

However I really do not think we need five separate threads on four essentially identical knives, and one slightly smaller version, mainly differing in handle materials. Maybe reduce thread clutter and combine them all on one thread next time?

 

[FOG2]

I have looked at all of your posts and am impressed with your work!
Imo it would have been better to put them all in one thread tho.

 

[Tyshoots]

They're all very nice and clean.

 

[d762nato]

I like them all very nice.

 

[john april]

very crisp and professional looking.

 

[Scott Hanson]

Very nice, clean finish on those.

 

[Geraldo Leão]

very crisp and professional looking.

^This, and nice designs.

 

[Josh Rider]

You make a simple knife look wonderful.
And I don’t mean simple in any negative way.

 

[Mongo]

I love every dang one of those! Beautiful work!

 

[v8r]

Those all have a beautiful flow to them. I wish more people would pay attention to that when designing a knife.

 

[cbach8tw]

All very nice. Good clean lines. The spalted Beech caught my eye.

 

[Laredian]

Those are amazing. I love the simplicitiy and elegance, very nice lines on those knives!

How do you like working with Nitro-V?

 

[i4Marc]

Thank folks.

Laredian, I like it. I'm not an expert but to me it feels like Nitro-V works the same as AEB-L for obvious reasons. It is easy to grind and hand sanding is no more trouble than a lot of other steels. I had minor warping with a few blades but it was easily fixed in the tempers. The extra thickness helps in this regard. If using thin stock for a kitchen slicer additional care should be taken during grinding and to brace the blade during the sub zero bath.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

This.

Elegance and simplicity like this are incredibly difficult to do right, and you nailed it.

You make a simple knife look wonderful.
And I don’t mean simple in any negative way.