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Demascus chefs knife.
Project Information
this is a 8" demascus chefs knife from alabama demascus. the handle is thuya burl sanded to 400 grit finished with 3 coats of maloof oil and a final polish with wax. i did not go for a high gloss finish due to the fact it's gonna get some heavy use and the shine wouldn't last anyway. it will be treated the same as a cutting board. the handle is attached with 5 minute epoxy and mosaic pins. i want to thank lj's member (sapwood) who's knife inspired me and turned me on to alabama who have a great selection of knife blanks.
oh i just want to add the blade does not come with a proper edge, that i had to hone myself. simple though.
oh i just want to add the blade does not come with a proper edge, that i had to hone myself. simple though.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
23 Comments
Nice knife, I'll take a whole set please....
Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.
Beautiful job pottz! Love that burl and the mosaic pins you chose compliment it well.
Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.
That is wicked cool looking steel. The handle compliments it nicely.
No Bees. No Honey. Bees Lives Matter
I have been looking at Damascus bars on eBay to make something like this for dear old Dad. I definitely need to pick your brain, friend!
Super nice Knife top of the line blade from right here in Sweet Home Alabama.
You did a really good job Pottz.
P.S. Did you have to heat treat the blade?
You did a really good job Pottz.
P.S. Did you have to heat treat the blade?
-- Soli Deo gloria! ( To God alone be the Glory)
bent-thanks,but no thanks-lol
brit-thank you. thuya is beautiful wood.
brian-thanks man.
dev-thanks. i fell in love with demascus watching forged in fire. the process is a true art.
rivers-thank you once again. no it was ready for the finished handle and some minor honing. im no blacksmith.
brit-thank you. thuya is beautiful wood.
brian-thanks man.
dev-thanks. i fell in love with demascus watching forged in fire. the process is a true art.
rivers-thank you once again. no it was ready for the finished handle and some minor honing. im no blacksmith.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
brother you always choose the kewlest woods for your projects GR8 JOB 😍😎
*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
Wow. Great looking knife. The blade and handle sure compliment each other. Great choices.
Ron
Beautiful knife!
Awesome! Both the blade and the burl! Well done…
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
Beautiful knife pottz! Good job.
That’s a pretty one alright, Pottz!
May you have the day you deserve!
Excellent work.
-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - https://timetestedtools.net and https://diy.timetestedtools.net
thanks guys i appreciate it.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Pottz beautiful knife. I need to make one too.
When did Oldrivers get here? BTW I always thought it was Old Drivers. I play a lot of golf.
When did Oldrivers get here? BTW I always thought it was Old Drivers. I play a lot of golf.
Petey
Well done, Pottz, the blade looks amazing, and the scales compliments it nicely.
Main Street to the Mountains
petey-thanks. OR has been here 8 years,he kept this place a secret !
eric-thanks man.
eric-thanks man.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Pottz I went to the Damascus site but did not see blanks for sale.
What did I miss?
What did I miss?
Petey
petey you went to alabama demascus ? i just looked and a whole page of blades popped up ?
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
How do you like the metal quality?
Angellos
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