Don Nguyen 2 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Couple of new ones. First up is an old Sabatier blank from a century ago, modernized. I narrowed the profile, got rid of most of the bolster, and did a contemporary hidden tang handle. The handle is figured bog oak with ivory micarta racing stripes. This was the most difficult project I have ever done by far. I thought it would be easy with the blank mostly forged out, but as Devin Thomas said in another forum, it would be easier to start from scratch. Next is a small, simple paring knife for a friend. He has been the most generous friend, allowing me all the shop time I needed to get these knives done. If not for him, I would not have had many of these knives completed. He doesn't know it's his yet, but soon he will. His favorite steel is ATS-34, so I decided to make this one out of ATS-34 as well; Butch Harner was extremely kind and offered to HT this one free of charge. Link to post Share on other sites
Kip Kaiser 2 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Very nice!!! I love the line's. Kip Link to post Share on other sites
C.Anderson 13 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Gorgeous Don! I've seen the Sabatier on your youtube...looks like a sweet cutter! Link to post Share on other sites
JDWare 8 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Real nice work Don. Like the geometry of the blades and handles very much. J JDWARE KNIVES Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Stephens 428 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Man, that is some wicked blade geometry. Really impressive cross section. I'll bet it slices like no one's business! Well done, man! Link to post Share on other sites
sachem allison 1 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Don, Some sexy knives there. love the Sab. Link to post Share on other sites
Don Nguyen 2 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks everyone! Much appreciated. Gorgeous Don! I've seen the Sabatier on your youtube...looks like a sweet cutter! Cris that would be awesome! I'm starting another semester of college soon so my schedule will be a little limited, but I'd love to take a knife-talk break Link to post Share on other sites
C.Anderson 13 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks everyone! Much appreciated. Cris that would be awesome! I'm starting another semester of college soon so my schedule will be a little limited, but I'd love to take a knife-talk break I wonder where the rest of my post went lol? Or was that on cktg?? Sometimes its hard to keep track! And yes!...a knife-talk break would be particularly nice in the next few weeks! You'll be the first bladesmith I've ever met face to face, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
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