Just finished this one up in time for the season.
Steel: 1084 Aldo
Handle: Mycarta Camo bolster and Mycarta Burlap scales
Brass pins and spacer
Sheath by Scott
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I haven't been on for a while and wanted to share some of my latest work.
Just about everything has been related to the kitchen but working on a stacked leather
hunter and a 11" Bowie.
7.5" Utility Chef - 440C, 304 bolsters and Teak wood
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Custom molded paring knives
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Made this one for my dentist, his last name is Tiek
6.5" Chef/Utility 440c 60rc (Peters)
304 SS bolsters
Handle made from Teak wood with brass pins
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Also been working on molded handles. These are all prototypes that will be given away. Still working on the molding process and...
I am sorry that I can not answer your question. Not being a gun guy and not knowing what type of steel that was used
for the barrel, I have no answer. Maybe if one of the gun guys can answer the material question, I should be able to
answer the forging question. Troy
Thank you everyone for the very nice responses and encouragements !!!
I looked forward to answering any questions or comments about my chef knives and cutlery or
knife making in general. Just PM me here on the INGO site.
Troy
I have finished the first of four kitchen cutlery knives for my
personal use at work. I will be also making a 6.5" utility chef,
12" bread, and a 4" paring knife to complete the set. I have been
using this knife for the last two weeks with my cooks and have tweeked
the blade contour for my...
Here is one of the most comprehensive charts that I have ever seen and use it for all my knives.
It is an excel spreadsheet that Steven Penner put together. Have to give him all the credit and
thank him for sharing with me. "The chart gives the angle on each side of the blade.
It can be used...
Here is a picture of some of the blades that I have rough cut designed. None of them are "chopper" size but general designs that I will
be making in the future. If you would like one to practice on with your son, feel free to PM me and I can get one to you.
They are all Aldo 1084 High Carbon...
You have a lot of questions. As a maker, I will try to answer these from my perspective and hope others will also.
What is the logic behind making your own? It is a personal hobby of mine. To create a functional tool from my hands and vision. Being proud and showing your piece by saying "I...