two new kwaikens with wood and ito

Matthew Gregory

Matthew Gregory

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This is a pair I've finally finished and sealed with epoxy. The photos for the walnut (a really cool wispy-feathered and very light walnut) didn't turn out the way I wish... I just can't seem to catch the figure in the wood. Both are Crucible CPM-S30v.

Here's the first in the cool walnut:

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The next is in black ash burl:

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Thanks for looking!
 
Matt - these are looking sooooo nice bro.

What are the dimensions - blade and overalal length?

Roger
 
Matthew, you make goooood cookies!:thumbup::D
 
J.KNIGHT said:
Matt,

Nice work. But can you make the knife of Brock Sampson.
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I'm not sure what scares me more, the fact that you know who Brock Sampson is, or the fact that I know who Brock Sampson is!;:D

Rick Barrett says I could stand in for Professor Impossible... I think he's just picking on my spindly arms and grey temples.

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Thanks for all the comments, guys - I'm looking for some criticism, too. If you see something you think sucks, let me know!
 
Okay - my criticism is I asked for the freakin' dimensions and I'm still waiting... :p :)

Roger
 
Love these little guys Matt. I like the bare wood under the ito.

I agree with Rick, but your not a dick like professor impossible :D
 
Rog, I have no idea how I missed you there, man... perhaps I am a dick like Professor Impossible! ; )

Both of these are 5.5" blades, with an overall length of 10.25".
 
my only criticism is I'm not overly fond of the look of epoxy over a cord wrap, but it's an established aesthetic, so this is really just a preference thing.
 
Neither am I, Lorien... however, I want folks to feel that they can use these knives. The epoxy provides a tough, resilient seal that really increases grip. Not pretty, but certainly functional.

Here ya go, Rog...

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Matthew Gregory said:
I want folks to feel that they can use these knives. The epoxy provides a tough, resilient seal that really increases grip. Not pretty, but certainly functional.
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fair 'nuf bro:):thumbup:
 
Hmmm...
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I've got mixed feelings about these...

While they are very nice knives, it seems a bit of a shame to hide that beautiful wood under those cordwraps...

Kind regards,

Jos
 
Jos said:
Hmmm...
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I've got mixed feelings about these...

While they are very nice knives, it seems a bit of a shame to hide that beautiful wood under those cordwraps...
Kind regards,

Jos
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As someone who loves beautiful wood, I hear what you're saying. But cord wraps are part of the style with this kind of knife, and I'd rather have cord over wood than cord over a steel tang. Makes for a more palm-filling handle and adds aesthetic appeal.

Thanks for the additional pics Matt.

Roger
 
I think they look really good! I like the wood under the wrap to make it hand filling.. Did you just fully coat the whole handle in epoxy? Wood and wrap?
 
Diamond J Knives said:
I think they look really good! I like the wood under the wrap to make it hand filling.. Did you just fully coat the whole handle in epoxy? Wood and wrap?
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Yes - it's a sealing epoxy that flows and saturates. The ito is completely saturated with it, an is tough as nails now.

Jos, I understand what you're saying... there's been someone that has been hammering me to make the same knife without the wrap. Perhaps I should be taking his pressures more seriously. He wants it without the turk's head knot, as well, and I worry that it could slip. What are your thoughts?
 
Par. :thumbup:
No wrap on mine and please use a single tang pin in the tsuka. ;)
 
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