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[xaman]

I don't normally enjoy file work directly on the spine, but that is very tastefully and well done!

 

[Lorien]

the blade, prior to heat treatment;

This knife uses 6mm RWL34 for the blade.
Wait til you see the handle!

 

[petah]

Will this be a user? or a snicker?

 

[2knife]

Bamm!!! Bamm! The chef is in the kitchen.

 

[Lorien]

Will this be a user? or a snicker?

we shall see. But I expect that it will be impossible to not want to use it.

 

[kilua]

thats sweet!

 

[Lorien]

Here are some Axelson knives which contributed to the inspirations behind this knife.

 

[Lorien]

here is the blade, apres heat treatment;

 

[betzner]

Very cool, Lorien. Keep milkin' this baby for all it's worth! Knowing Magnus' work, I can tell from the sketch that this is going to be another magnificent piece.

Bob

 

[Lorien]

here's the blade with the yellowish 'scale' removed;

From Magnus;
"At the moment the blade has a 1000 grit "machine" finish on the hollow grind, and a 800 grit handrubbed satin finish on the rest of it."

 

[xaman]

Oh man, that is looking GOOD!

 

[Lorien]

hmmm...
choices, choices...

what wood you choose?

 

[Kevin Jones]

It's moving along now.
Lorien, is there a prize for who can correctly guess the handle material you chose

 

[betzner]

I love 'em all, lotsa beautiful wood there, Lorien.

Bob

 

[Bruce Bump]

My guess is the middle wood block. Lorien!

 

[EScott]

I love it. Magnus is just off the hook. His work is so clean and out of the box it is impossible to categorize.

 

[SBranson]

I'm going to guess the middle block too.

This is such a cool project. I love looking at these progress shots.

 

[Lorien]

I agree, that birch burl is rather nice.
And how about copper for the fittings?

 

[Ochs]

Great choice that will be wicked cool!!

 

[RogerP]

A bold choice for a bold blade.

Roger