250 mm K tip Gyuto

[John N 181]

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Charles dP 384]

I quite like it. Pity about it getting off-centre but nice shape. What size is it?

[John N 181]

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!

[Alan Longmire 2,077]

I like it quite a bit.  I'm not usually a fan of the K-tip, but this one works.  

[Joël Mercier 434]

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!

 

 

 

[John N 181]

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.

[Conner Michaux 188]

Fantastic work as always. 

[Will Wilcox 250]

I'm usually not a fan of the K tips either, but it works with yours! Very nice work, John.