The Kitchen Sword - 360mm Sujihiki

[Don Nguyen]

I've been working on this one for over a year now. Forged and finished from 1084 with Ironwood and Ivory Paper Micarta.

I don't think I'll make something again like this for a long time; for me, it was a pretty challenging piece

 

[Burl Source]

Nice work Don.
Do you have an in-hand photo to show how long this monster is?

 

[Salem Straub]

Don, I love what you did with the handle there! Wish I had it on my knife rack...

 

[write2dgray]

Sleek. I agree on the handle, very interesting blend of wa and western styles. I for one would sure like to spend some quality time with that blade .

 

[drrector]

Great work Don. Love the handle treatment

 

[Don Nguyen]

Thanks guys!

Nice work Don.
Do you have an in-hand photo to show how long this monster is?

Not in-hand, but here are some comparisons:

The angular santoku resembling thing is about 150mm long.