Spalted Wood Drake

RyanW

RyanW

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Finished this one up for one of my repeat customers. He asked for my wood drake design (Nessmuk Inspired) but to "Make it Special" and left me free reign on the details. I had a piece of Spalted Sycamore from Mark "Burl Source" that had the Old Growth / New Growth running across it like a Hamon. I knew there would be a blade that would be the perfect match and I think I found it

Wood Drake Specs:
Steel: Aldo's 1/8" 1095 (Hamon)
OAL: 9"
Blade: 4.5'
Handle: Stabilized Spalted Sycamore (From Burl Source) Had it as Maple before... Thanks Mark
Misc: Tapered Tang, Mosaic pin

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Comments Encouraged.... thanks for looking
Ryan
 
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howzabout a full on profile shot Ryan?
 
RyanW said:
Hey Lorien, The full profile doesn't show the hamon very well.


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yeah, but it shows how the figuring in the handle continues on to the blade!
Very nice my friend!
 
How do you spell "Cha Ching?"
Well Done. Very nice.
Dozier
 
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這材料應用的真有巧思.

真棒!
 
I particularly love the way the handle curves into the blade there. Reminiscent of a yin yang. Very cool!
 
Thanks to everyone that posted! I really appreciate the feedback.

Mark from Burl Source pointed out that I had it listed as Spalted Maple, when intact it is Spalted Sycamore. Thanks Mark.
 
Ryan, What's a 'Wood Drake' knife? I've googled and can't identify this term.

This looks handy and well-made by every account. Props.

Coop
 
claudio-cas said:
You are very talented ... I always want to see your next work ...
Claudio
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Thank you very Much my friend! means a lot coming from a maker that keeps pushing the limits like you do.

issues said:
Love the match up, a true work of art!!!
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Thank you Issues.

SharpByCoop said:
Ryan, What's a 'Wood Drake' knife? I've googled and can't identify this term.

This looks handy and well-made by every account. Props.

Coop
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Coop Thank you, It actually is a "Wood Duck"
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the word Drake means male. the Nessmuk hump reminded me of the head portion. Thanks for asking.
 
.........hats-off.

Spalt line to hamon line - mighty, mighty clever and beautifully done
 
Man, Ryan, you've just been knocking them out of the park - love how the hamon transitions into the handle material. Great execution!
 
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