Two Damascus Gyutos in Rosewood Burl

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haburn

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A couple of recent completions. Let me know if you guys have any questions!

255mm raindrop integral gyuto:

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225mm Western gyuto with mokume-gane:

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That first one is so beautiful it hurts. Thanks for sharing.
 
wwoooow. is the first one rosewood handled? is the damascus stainless?
 
They are both really nice but that bottom one is stupid pretty.
For a guy that started pattern welding a year or two ago (IIRC) you've taken to it like a duck to water!
 
Salem Straub said:
They are both really nice but that bottom one is stupid pretty.
For a guy that started pattern welding a year or two ago (IIRC) you've taken to it like a duck to water!
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Agreed. Both of these are gorgeous designs, but the bottom one is utterly staggering. WOW.
 
Thanks for the compliments everyone.

spyken said:
wwoooow. is the first one rosewood handled? is the damascus stainless?
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Both the knives are handled in rosewood burl. They're high carbon, but I have been screwing around with pattern welding stainless.

Salem Straub said:
They are both really nice but that bottom one is stupid pretty.
For a guy that started pattern welding a year or two ago (IIRC) you've taken to it like a duck to water!
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It's been about a year and a half. Pattern welding definitely adds an exciting aspect. :D
 
Both stunners Ian. :thumbup:
 
Stunning work, your profiles, materials and execution all look top notch
 
yes I have a question - can I come up and visit you and learn from you? :-) (yes I'm serious)
 
These are beautiful. I assume they are also supremely functional.

How do assure that the design is functional? What type of testing did you do to finalize a design? What type of testing do you do for your finished product?

Thanks.
 
HSC /// said:
yes I have a question - can I come up and visit you and learn from you? :-) (yes I'm serious)
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I'm flattered, really, but I'm not to the point where I feel comfortable teaching yet.

brownshoe said:
These are beautiful. I assume they are also supremely functional.

How do assure that the design is functional? What type of testing did you do to finalize a design? What type of testing do you do for your finished product?

Thanks.
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I've received feedback from many experienced professional and kitchen knife enthusiasts users. I've also used many of the gyutos (and other types) of respected Japanese bladesmiths as well as constant testing and tweaking. It has all influenced the way I make my knives.
 
That bottom knife is really something to write home about.

Makes me think a 529 account for my kid is a bit presumptuous.
 
Damn man, that second one is just way too cool. I think I like it even more than the first...

brownshoe said:
How do assure that the design is functional? What type of testing did you do to finalize a design? What type of testing do you do for your finished product?
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I'm not an expert in the kitchen, but Ian's knives are pretty incredible when it comes to function and performance. I got to finally handle and try his work in person this past weekend and it's inspiring.
 
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