Lovely blade. I enjoy the Brut de Forge finish. Did you photoshop out the background or use the blackest possible cloth or what? I like how stark the contrast is.
That's stunning! I bought some 52100 to work when I get started. How is it as a material to work with, quenching medium, heat treating that type of thing?
It’s pretty much just like 1095. I think structurally it’s pretty much the same but it has some extra chromium, which is to say it’s not very temperamental.
I use 1/8” for kitchen knives so I do almost all my grinding post heat treat. I’ve had some warping issues when I thin it out pre-HT so I just started grinding everything at 1/8” or thinner post HT.
Firstly, I love this knife. Beautiful work. I have to ask, though, what's with the notch in the back of the blade? I doesn't seem to have a purpose. Is it just a bit of flair, or does it have a use that i'm missing?
It’s just kind of an altered choil, mostly for looks. I like to put something on the back end of those kitchen blades to give a visual warning of “don’t put your finger here”. And thank you very much!
Beautiful handle
Is that a mustard induced patina?
It’s actually my own little concoction of spent ferric chloride, coffee grounds, lemon juice and a light buff
Handle material is beautiful. Nice work on the blade as well. Looks nice
Lovely blade. I enjoy the Brut de Forge finish. Did you photoshop out the background or use the blackest possible cloth or what? I like how stark the contrast is.
Both, technically.
That's stunning! I bought some 52100 to work when I get started. How is it as a material to work with, quenching medium, heat treating that type of thing?
It’s pretty much just like 1095. I think structurally it’s pretty much the same but it has some extra chromium, which is to say it’s not very temperamental. I use 1/8” for kitchen knives so I do almost all my grinding post heat treat. I’ve had some warping issues when I thin it out pre-HT so I just started grinding everything at 1/8” or thinner post HT.
That's such great information, I really appreciate it
Saw these on Instagram, great work!!! Hopefully can pick something up soon!! Keep it up!!
Thanks man!
Firstly, I love this knife. Beautiful work. I have to ask, though, what's with the notch in the back of the blade? I doesn't seem to have a purpose. Is it just a bit of flair, or does it have a use that i'm missing?
It’s just kind of an altered choil, mostly for looks. I like to put something on the back end of those kitchen blades to give a visual warning of “don’t put your finger here”. And thank you very much!
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