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Title: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: srtben on May 21, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
I just finished up one of my mini chefs, and I thought I would share.
It is 5" utility size chef knife, with a .095" 15n20 blade with a hand rubbed finish. The handle is Thunderstorm kevlar, with black and red liners. Let me know what you guys think.


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Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: rbcorbitt on May 21, 2013, 08:42:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:    Great work, Ben!!
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: tomsm44 on May 21, 2013, 08:59:00 PM
Looks great.  Is that a single bevel blade?  I've been wanting to try a chef knife.
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: srtben on May 21, 2013, 11:05:00 PM
Thanks guys. It is full flat ground on both sides.
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: wissler on May 22, 2013, 09:08:00 AM
Very Nice!
Makes me want to chop vegetables all day just looking at it.
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: Ric O'Shay on May 22, 2013, 11:00:00 AM
That would make any kitchen right proud!
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Post by: FerretWYO on May 22, 2013, 06:12:00 PM
That looks like a great elk steak cutter to me.
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 22, 2013, 07:38:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: akaboomer on May 22, 2013, 10:29:00 PM
Nice one Ben.  I like it.
Thanks for sharing.


Chris
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: srtben on May 22, 2013, 10:35:00 PM
Thanks very much guys! I find this to be a very useful size for almost any kitchen task.
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: 2 edges on May 26, 2013, 01:43:00 PM
sweet!
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Post by: GWV on May 26, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: Bobby Urban on June 09, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
Another great one Ben.  I like the kitchen knives because they get to see daily use as apposed to a few times per year with the specialized hunters.  Are you using this yourself?  How is the 15n20 holding up as a mono steel blade regarding edge retention and so fourth?  I have made a few with 15n20 in mono and as the business portion of a san mai but have not had the opportunity to test over a long period of daily or "often" use that a kitchen tool of that caliber would offer.  Just wondering out loud how well you find it performs??

Bob Urban
Title: Re: Thunderstorm Mini chef
Post by: srtben on June 09, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
In my opinion 15n20 is one the best/most durable carbon steels out there. It holds its edge forever and is super durable even in thin cross sections. I think L6 or 8670m (admiral's equivalent)is a good alternative and is available in thicker sizes.

I have just about a lifetime supply of L6/8670M in the form of 24" circular saw blades and it is what I use for almost all of my utility knives, hunters and everything in between. I love the stuff.
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