Wrought Iron san mai and 1095

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Recently I had an opportunity to work with Ray Rybar at his shop.
This is a wrought iron and 1095 and antique French burnt oak knife, about 240x46
Wrought iron and 1095 from Ray Rybar's personal ingots
Ray is an ABS MS in Camp Verde AZ
Billet made in his shop, final forging and HT in my shop
Antique French Oak that was cut between 1700 & 1800
a truly one of a kind knife
this knife goes to a chef collector on the East Coast
thanks for looking

 

[SharpByCoop]

That looks FUN! The final look is outstanding. Very 'aged'.

You guys look great. Ray's shop looks VERY well used, and his handshake looks like it could hurt. LOL!

Good thread.

 

[Gilbert M]

What a great day. I really like that effect the wrought iron gives,good looking knife.

 

[Dawkind]

Great job!!!

 

[Dusty One]

Very Nice !!!

 

[Willie71]

Recently I had an opportunity to work with Ray Rybar at his shop.
This is a wrought iron and 1095 and antique French burnt oak knife, about 240x46
Wrought iron and 1095 from Ray Rybar's personal ingots
Ray is an ABS MS in Camp Verde AZ
Billet made in his shop, final forging and HT in my shop
Antique French Oak that was cut between 1700 & 1800
a truly one of a kind knife
this knife goes to a chef collector on the East Coast
thanks for looking

Fantastic piece in every regard!

 

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here's the 2nd one that came out of the billet,
both off to their new homes

 

[john april]

some great looking steel