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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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.
Another great example of Japanese style knife with some extra touches of your own.
I like Skitch's idea.
I'm not a fan of that handle type, but maybe some Desert Ironwood? That blade looks very tough.
Love your work
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Foundation
ABS AP
I always like seeing your take on the Japanese style. This is a very pretty knife. :campfire: