Tsunami Suji

HHH Knives · Feb 17, 2012

Hello and good day!

I just wanted to show you one I have been working on Its a 300mm Suji. With Hippo tooth ivory and some of our Tsunami pattern damscus.. I finally got the handles attached and shaped out on this. I gota say, Im super happy with the combination and the way this one came together!

This is only the second Wa style handle I have done. Let me know what you guys think of her!

Next, the pins are being engraved with a Tsunami wave symbol. More Pictures to come!

Here are the specs.

OAL 454mm, 17 7/8"
Blade, 300mm Tsunami pattern damascus 1080 and 15n20
Heel height, 47mm
Spine thickness, 2.5mm fileworked.
Handle Western/Wa construction, hippo ivory and stabilized birch. Stainless and mosaic pins. aprox 138mm

Thanks for looking Comments and critiques welcomed

PGeo00 · Feb 17, 2012

Wow... that is one beautiful knife :thumbup:

HHH Knives · Feb 17, 2012

Thanks!!

Don Nguyen · Feb 18, 2012

Too much to see too little to say.

It really is a fantastic looking knife. I absolutely love the handle.

Chefget · Feb 20, 2012

HHH Knives · Feb 21, 2012

Thanks Don and Chef. This one is getting engraved and a presentation box made from walnut.. Ill post dome pics ASAP.

HHH Knives · Mar 1, 2012

Sneak Peak!! The knife is back from engraving.. and its AWESOME!

Heres a quick picture!

HHH Knives · Mar 4, 2012

Here it is guys! This one is finished and ready for delivery!

Specs.

300mm blade, Tsunami pattern damascus steel,1080 and 15n20. RC 59/60,
2.5mm above the heel tapering to 1mm a inch behind the tip.
Heel height is 47.1mm and the balance point is right at the heel.

Western Wa style handle slight taper. With Hippo ivory and stabilized birch burl. Mosaic pins and Tsunami wave engraved stainless pins. Engraving by my friend, Doug Sutherland.

Custom presentation box, Walnut with cocobolo burl handle and brass fittings. Made by another great friend and wood worker extraordinaire, Thomas Blevins.

I feel that this knife and the combined efforts of myself and these other great craftsman, have come together to make this Suji quite exceptional..

Thanks for looking and feel free to ask questions, comment, or contact me for more info about this or any knife!

A special thanks to Jim for working with me and letting me get creative, making this one a lot of fun to make!! Im looking forward to our future projects!