What's happening in the David Mary Custom shop?

[bigsurbob]

I think Aebl and serrations would be an excellent combination

I was hoping you'd say that.

 

[David Mary]

So as some of you know I have some .06" 15N20 and eventually .08" Aebl on the way. Tonight's experiment amounts to going through all the knife making motions with something of comparable stock. Consider it like a test run of sorts. So far so good.

 

[David Mary]

Wiltshire chef knife total weight loss and makeover program

 

[David Mary]

My morning and early afternoon:



Crag the Brewer DocJekl Wild Willie I would say the color experiment was a success.

 

[David Mary]

And did I mention I'd be practicing serrations? Here are some with big, small, small, big, small, small, angled back. Cuts just as it should.



So pretty much R&D playtime today.

 

[bigsurbob]

I LOVE that yellow.

This Stephen Lynn is one of my favorites, albeit one of only 2 totally unused safe queens.

 

[David Mary]

Playtime is over.

 

[Danny Linguini]

Playtime is over.

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How’s it cut???!!??

 

[David Mary]

In two.

 

[David Mary]

Did you notice anything unusual about the grind?

Anyway I'll take it home and hone it, and then I'll show you some cutting.

 

[David Mary]

I am disappointed. But I guess I shouldn't have expected my third attempt at serrations to be on par with my plain edges.

I can touch them up again tomorrow and see if I can solve it.

 

[Danny Linguini]

Why disappointed? Looks like it’s slicing through that stuff pretty nicely.

 

[David Mary]

Not bad. But I guess I spoiled myself.

 

[DocJekl]

I am disappointed. But I guess I shouldn't have expected my third attempt at serrations to be on par with my plain edges.

I can touch them up again tomorrow and see if I can solve it.

The second knife (black and blue) cuts way better, doesn't it?

 

[David Mary]

Yes. Second knife is a mm thinner blade stock, but more importantly plain edge, which I am much more experienced with.

 

[DocJekl]

Yes. Second knife is a mm thinner blade stock, but more importantly plain edge, which I am much more experienced with.

It looks as good as it cuts! I wouldn't mind owning that when you get tired of it.

What kind of steel is that? I know you said, "Wiltshire chef knife total weight loss and makeover program".

 

[David Mary]

It was a Wiltshire chef knife that said "stainless" on it. My guess is 420. If so, it is a super simple stainless alloy that is extremely corrosion resistant, good toughness, and low wear resistance. I'll PM you, and if you end up with it, you can think of it as a budget custom, since I wont ask a huge amount for it.

 

[Cwilliams563]

The serrations on it looks pretty wicked though. Maybe try some cut comparisons vs. a plain edge, on rope, plastic bands, zip ties, and stuff like that. That’s where my serrated knives really shine. Especially my serrated spyderco Harpy for all around utility.

 

[David Mary]

Thanks, yeah, I have some rope here, I'll try it now.

 

[David Mary]

Well shucks, my MagnaCut Prevail XL wants to slip right off it, but the serrated Fisher Scout prototype does it one pull and then slices the paper BETTER THAN IT DID BEFORE!?!??!