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Title: Kraiken, it weel cut.
Post by: srtben on April 06, 2016, 10:57:00 PM

I was inspire by the paper cut test where you push cut through a magazine/phone book/etc. Only that didn't seem like much of a challenge (done it before with these). So I stacked up four pieces of old 11oz Veg tan leather for about a 3/4" stack. Made six straight down cuts and it still shaves hair with ease. Pretty impressive for a relatively thick knife with a narrow bevel. If the edge geometry is correct and the HT is nailed, these suckers cut like crazy and do it for a long time. This one is chisel ground fyi.

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Title: Re: Kraiken, it weel cut.
Post by: SKITCH on April 07, 2016, 02:15:00 AM

But "weel" it "keel"?     :D  

Have you ever done a hybrid style with his type of blade and a standard style handle and guard?  Just curious. Seems like it could be pretty cool with the right look.  Kinda East meets West.

Title: Re: Kraiken, it weel cut.
Post by: TrackerNy on April 07, 2016, 03:08:00 PM

Another great example of Japanese style knife with some extra touches of your own.

Title: Re: Kraiken, it weel cut.
Post by: Hopewell Tom on April 09, 2016, 07:15:00 AM

I like Skitch's idea.
I'm not a fan of that handle type, but maybe some Desert Ironwood? That blade looks very tough.

Title: Re: Kraiken, it weel cut.
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 11, 2016, 11:10:00 PM

Love your work

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Foundation
ABS AP

Title: Re: Kraiken, it weel cut.
Post by: Lin Rhea on April 12, 2016, 08:33:00 AM

I always like seeing your take on the Japanese style. This is a very pretty knife.   :campfire: