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.
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.
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.
