Got this standing order finished just barely in time for Christmas. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />. Had a little trouble with the lighting on this one for some reason. Probably taking them at midnight last night. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Hope the pics turn out okay though.
Specs:
Hand forged from W2
11 3/8" overall, 6 1/2" blade, .230" thick at the ricasso
Full distal taper, clip is just a light stoning away from being sharp
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
Black g-10 guard and fittings
Stabilized Koa handle
All comments and discussion welcome.
The hamon was achieved with time/temp control of my salts with no clay used.
My hat is off to you photographers that can show the knife clearly and have a good image of the hamon in one image. I certainly can't. I can't even capture all the activity in the hamon in one image. Here's a couple pics of finishing the blade that show how much is really there.
Beautiful John, I just don't know how you do such a great job on the guard and spacer? Is that all done by hand? Wow what a knife!
As usual John, excellent job and I like it a lot. Very sleek and elegant.
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
Anvil Top Custom Knives
ABS Mastersmith
Absolutely beautiful! The hamon is active and distinct, and fits perfectly with the overall motion of the knife. Koa handle is gorgeous!
-Evan
Evan L. Cihak
Thanks for the posts guys.
Dean, yep all the guard and fittings are hand shaped, filed and polished. Thanks for the kind words.
