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[NickWheeler]

I use simple ones like this every day in the shop, so I decided to actually finish one out.

It's clay coated/water hardened 1084 (double "ghost hamon")
Cocobolo scales
hidden lanyard

Hand sanded to 2000x and etched/polished 7 times to bring out hamon.

Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks

Nick

 

[NickWheeler]

p.s. It looks a little dirty or unfinished just ahead of the scales, but trust me, IT'S NOT It may be a shadow

 

[jeffj]

I like small utility knives just like that one!

How do you do the hidden lanyard hole?

 

[ExamonLyf]

I like it Nick.., and I'd also be interested in hearing the process for that hidden lanyard hole.


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"

 

[tom mayo]

I think I want one of those!

 

[Bigjohn]

Nick, the knives I utilize in my shop will never see the light of day....this one is awesome....I like the double hamon....If I may how did you polish this one????

 

[wolfmann601]

with just a little lighter shade of wood and I would ask it to marry me!!!!

Gorgeous

 

[Don Cowles]

Lovely work, Nick!

 

[misque]

Bigjohn wrote:

the knives I utilize in my shop will never see the light of day....

LMAO!! I said this same thing almost word for word just the other day when a guy asked about what I use in my shop.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Great tempering and etching you did on that blade. A very simple yet stylish knife. Just about the perfect shape for a little utility knife, as far as I am concerned.