Here are two kwaikens I just finished up for a knife show that is coming up this weekend in Eugene Oregon. These are both 1095 and have polished hamons. The larger one has OD green rayskin and a carved copper menuki (a feather) that I made as well. The smaller one has burgundy rayskin and a hammered copper menuki. The larger one has a 4.5" blade and the smaller one has a 3.5" blade. I carry one like the 3.5" version as my edc everyday, it carries very nicely in an inverted kydex sheath.
Let me know what you guys think.
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3517.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3517.jpg.html)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3516.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3516.jpg.html)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3515.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3515.jpg.html)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3513.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3513.jpg.html)
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/kwaikens/IMG_3518.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/kwaikens/IMG_3518.jpg.html)
I think I want one!
Is the cord wrap soaked in some sort of epoxy or hardener?
Can't tell for sure from the pics, but I assume these are ground on both sides, not chisel ground?
Darcy :campfire:
Thanks Darcy. They are full flat ground and then convexed into a very thin cutting edge. The handle is soaked in Minwax wood hardener, So it is very durable and yet still has a natural feel.
Beautiful knives, very simple elegant design! Thanks for sharing.
Very nice, Ben.
Got a picture with the sheaths?
How about a handle wrap tutorial?
It's your turn.
I'll see what I can pull together for a tutorial Karl.
Ben, just do it on the next one and take step-by-step photos as you go.
We'll wait - patiently.
QuoteOriginally posted by srtben:
I'll see what I can pull together for a tutorial Karl.
Can't even tell the minwax wood hardener is on there.......cool! When I did wrapped handles in the past I used epoxy and rubbed it into the cord, but it never turned out looking that natural.
Again nice work.
Darcy
I like :thumbsup: :thumbsup: