so I made this kitchen knife...

[Lorien]

I know, it looks pretty horrendous- file marks left in the handle, a big divot in the blade from grinder pilot error, a super low overall level of finish- but I'll tell you what; I really enjoyed making it and now using it. Maybe I'll finish it up nice, but I'm more interested in making another (better) one. There are not many knives I can claim to have made, but this one has lit a fire that's consuming my passion for designing knives.

Anyway, it kind of feels like I'm at the beginning of a journey that I started on- here in this forum- around 16 years ago. I have a feeling that this next year is going to curve steeply upward...

 

[Dawkind]

Nothing wrong at all with that buddy!!! I’d use that badboy with pride!!!

 

[mqqn]

Just like with people, knives with unique little quirks seem more fun to be around.

That knife looks very useable!

best

mqqn

 

[Lorien]

thanks fellas


This knife works well enough, but I've drawn up another one that I'm pretty sure is going to work better- the blade will be 8", the handle scales will be thicker and the handle profile is very slightly different. I might still finish this one out for the practice and to fix a couple little things, but it's working so far and that was my goal. The fam seems to like using it, and that's always a good sign

 

[john april]

looks good to me ! be careful its addictive i have been making them for 17 years but i am a poor designer. we are on opposite ends of the spectrum . we are always willing to help in the bladesmiths question and answer section.