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    Several months ago a small chef's knife company approached me about making a limited edition line for them, and after much back and forth we finally agreed on a design using 15n20 and 1084 "san mai" with black ash burl. This is a picture of the 9 inch chef knife they sent me as an example of size and proportions.

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    The blade is fine and it is extremely sharp but the handle is extremely uncomfortable so it required some redesign. The one thing you can't see in the photo is that their chef knife handle is essentially square and completely flat, I also didn't like the 90 degree drop from the handle to the blade so I added a more gently curve.

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    And the mostly finished knife:


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    I did also attempt a hamon, and in some of the pictures you can see it peeking through. In person it is a very interesting and apparent effect.

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    I still have to make the display box for this in addition to two more of these knives, one with mammoth ivory scales, but I thought I would share what I had so far and see what everyone thought of it. All comments are welcome and thanks for looking!

    Robert


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    That's a beautiful knife and a lot nicer than their example. Of course that's a bit like comparing the Mona Lisa to a reprint. Your artistry shows through quite well. Beautiful scales.
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    Thanks Rick that is very kind of you. Here is a better photo of the knife, currently I'm trying a new light box and have a busted tripod so I'm sorry the pictures aren't better quality.
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    Very good job!

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    Sir, you are an artist. Excellent work.

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    Thanks guys

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    Wow nice job with the knife! I'm glad they found you to do the job right
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    That's some beautiful work, Scottishsmith!

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    I'd love to mince some garlic and veggies for a stir fry with that blade WOW! Almost too purdy to use...

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