Winter Kith 2017/2018 My Submission is Finished

[Justin Schmidt]

Great job man. Everyones knives look really good. Excited to see what kuraki and @Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith have to show

 

[kuraki]

It's going to come down to the wire for me. I'll see what I can do.

 

[Willie71]

I'll join this if y'all think this is suitable. I didn't want to say anything until I knew I would have something ready.

O1 60-61 rc
Acid etched blade finish
5" blade 10" OAL
G10 Scales, liners and spacers with Carbon fiber bolsters and pins.
Gun metal gray Kydex sheath.


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Looks great! You’re in!

 

[SBuzek]

Just a simple Slip joint
3-5/8" closed, 6-1/4"OAL,2-5/8" blade.
3/32" blade and spring CPM154 Rc60.5, 416 Integral bolster and scales, blue& black G10 covers, Texas shield is pinned.
Hope who ever gets it is happy and carries it often.

 

[Willie71]

Mine's ready place holder for pics

Looking forward to seeing it! I’m a big fan of your work.

 

[kuraki]

I cut mine out, profiled, tapered the tang, drilled holes, rough ground and drilled the scales today. It's clayed up in the dehydrator now. I figure if I can get it quenched, finish sanded and tempered tonight, I can glue up tomorrow AM and should be able to make the cut

 

[DanF]

SBuzek , Oh my, that is beautiful!

 

[Willie71]

SBuzek , Oh my, that is beautiful!

Agreed! That’s a gorgeous knife.

 

[Willie71]

I messed up my handle and put a new one on today. I will probably need an extra day to finish, so if anyone else needs an extra day, go ahead and take it. I’ll do the draw on Tuesday.

 

[kuraki]

Now you tell me!

 

[Fish30114]

SBuzek, that knife is something I dream about being able to make someday-just awesome my man!!

And Marc, I think your knife is pretty damn cool--not the style of anything I do personally, but that's what makes the knife world go round--nice job brother.

 

[kuraki]

My knife is finished. I apologize for losing track of this and having to rush. There are some things about it I wish I could have taken more time on. But overall I'm happy with how it turned out in the time I had. I hope whomever gets it can get some use out of it. I'd like to thank Warren for organizing this and messing up his handle so I could make time to watch the Super Bowl

 

[gunfixrjoe]

My knife is finished. I apologize for losing track of this and having to rush. There are some things about it I wish I could have taken more time on. But overall I'm happy with how it turned out in the time I had. I hope whomever gets it can get some use out of it. I'd like to thank Warren for organizing this and messing up his handle so I could make time to watch the Super Bowl

Koa or Gidgee?

 

[kuraki]

Neither. That is mahogany.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

Man that is puuurdy. 1095 or w2?

 

[JoshRG]

My knife is complete. If its ok I will post pics tomorrow.

Blessings,
Joshua

 

[kuraki]

W2. Sheath fits!

 

[KnuckleDownKnives]

SBuzek, that knife is something I dream about being able to make someday-just awesome my man!!

And Marc, I think your knife is pretty damn cool--not the style of anything I do personally, but that's what makes the knife world go round--nic job brother.

Thank you for the kind words good sir..

 

[Kevin McGovern]

I was lucky enough to get one of Kuraki's offerings in my first KITH. To say it did not disappoint would be an understatement.

 

[Fish30114]

Kuraki, your fit and finish on that knife looks awesome--great Hamon!! I love blue liners!! How do you do your jimping???