John N 266 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Got this one finished up, bar for the sharpening this evening. I forged the blade last year, and it was not very pretty, left it too thick from the hammer, and its fought me right the way through as a consequence! - Core is not centered, but its servicable. The blade is from pre-laminated san mai, with stainless cheeks, and aogami super blue core - The handle is home stabalised spalted beech, and stabalised bog oak. Not sure if I like it yet, but that might be a consequence of it kicking around the shop for so long. I will put it away for a few days, and look at it with new eyes when I sharpen it! All feedback appreciated, as ever 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 495 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I quite like it. Pity about it getting off-centre but nice shape. What size is it? Link to post Share on other sites
John N 266 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, Charles dP said: I quite like it. Pity about it getting off-centre but nice shape. What size is it? 250mm along the edge, about 53mm at heel - its a bit of a beast! Its only the 2nd time ive tried a 'K' Tip, the first one had a weld issue so went to the scrap pile. Im not tuned in to making the profile at all - its a bit alien to me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,822 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I like it quite a bit. I'm not usually a fan of the K-tip, but this one works. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Joël Mercier 525 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Alan Longmire said: I like it quite a bit. I'm not usually a fan of the K-tip, but this one works. Bill Burke once told me, when I asked for design help, to leave K tips for true single bevel kiritsukes. I have yet to understand why, because your blade is beautiful John! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John N 266 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Thanks guys! - I did not set out to forge a K tip (Im not sure I like them) - but it ended up basically this shape after forging, so I let it be. Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 271 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Fantastic work as always. Link to post Share on other sites
Will Wilcox 262 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I'm usually not a fan of the K tips either, but it works with yours! Very nice work, John. Link to post Share on other sites
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