First Cleaver

Hey Guys, following up to the first kitchen knife, my client asked me to make a cleaver.
so here it is, hope you guys like it...because this one makes me smile!
Burned Oak handle, etched blade, and first attempt at rope filing.

 

Cool aged look. What steel did you use?

 

Thank you Guys,
Dan I used 01...did about 3 soaks in Wine vinegar, and used a propane torch ( very lightly ) after to darken the etching.
I would heat a few seconds, then dunk in water...repeated the process till I got the look I was aiming for.

For the handle ...I used a propane torch to burn the grain, and then oiled it , gave it about 3 coats and sealed it with bees wax's on the buffer.

 

Looks good peterp

 

Cool cleaver! How thick of steel did you start with?

 

Thanks Bobby, I used 3/16 to start but I think the next one ill use a thinner gauge....crap load of grinding.

 

cut my first out of 1/4" and it is still sitting on the bench. might start it after I get back from a trip up to Thompson, or it might sit another couple months. Sticking with thinner stuff next time I get the crazy idea to make a cleaver

 

I hear you John! just went out and got some 1/8 stock, got 2 more to do. At least its going to make my life easier. It will still have enough chopping weight behind it, and wont kill my poor C.T. grinder.

 

Good job Peter! I like the effect on the blade.

 

thank you sir!