Matthew Gregory
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This one’s for me. Wanted to try a different heat treat process with CPM-Magnacut, so I made this spiffy little 4” kwaiken for myself. .110” thick stock, with wenge scales and some burgundy lace. Trading off some toughness for a bit more strength - I’ve done similar on a chef knife to great effect, and want to see how it handles other - possibly dumber - uses. The scales are affixed to the skeletonized tang with 1/16” carbon fiber pins, because I’m neurotic and don’t trust adhesives without mechanical fasteners. Call me old fashioned.
Whipped up a quick pair of lined kydex pants for it, using the wide Velcro strap mounting system that
JParanee
has been talking about. I’m not sure how I feel about it, as even with this little knife it still feels like mounting a 2x4 to stop sign post on my narrow ass.
I like this profile, as I find the shape and style very utilitarian, and they’re quick for me to make, so if I’m stuck on a step for a bigger project sometimes it helps me to walk away from it and make one of these. Works out well, because they’re usually absconded by friends or family, and that way I always need to make another one.

Whipped up a quick pair of lined kydex pants for it, using the wide Velcro strap mounting system that


I like this profile, as I find the shape and style very utilitarian, and they’re quick for me to make, so if I’m stuck on a step for a bigger project sometimes it helps me to walk away from it and make one of these. Works out well, because they’re usually absconded by friends or family, and that way I always need to make another one.
