Pics of my first completed knives!

Langadune

Langadune

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After a late night, I finally finished three of my 8 "Christmas Knives." These also happen to be the first three I ever made, or rather the first three I ever completed! I am thrilled and enjoyed this more than I ever expected. This is definitely only the beginning for me.

This one is for my nephew. It's 1095, hardened by Darrin Sanders. 11 OAL, 3/16" thick, full flat grind with OD micarta handle. This one is actually the first one I started, just about a year ago.
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This is for my other nephew. It's 154CM, about .101" thick and about 10"OAL with a full flat grind. It has a carbon fiber handle and stainless steel tube.
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This is for my sister in law. It's 154CM, about .101" thick and about 12" OAL with a full flat grind. The handle is stabilized black ash burl and spalted big leaf maple burl. I made the cross pin myself after about 88 attempts.
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Both pf the stainless were hardened by Texas KnifeMaker's Supply.

The rest of the knives are nearing completion, mostly details and sharpening. Will post them as they get finished.
 
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Those look superb. They will be thrilled I'm sure. Nice clean construction.

Personally I always like getting gifts someone made rather than bought.

I really like that they are all different. Shows you truly put some thought into their construction.

Cheers.
 
Dude..... You knocked those out of the park. That kitchen knife is especially outstanding.
 
Thanks alot guys. Your praise means alot. I couldn't have done any of these without the forum. One thing I've learned is that when someone here takes the time to give you some advice, pay attention, they usually know what they're talking about.
 
I'm very new to knife making and would be thrilled if my first attempts come out half as good as these look.
Nice!
 
Wow.....that is some beautiful work for sure! Looking forward to seeing some more.
 
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