Some San Mai action

kbaknife · January 26, 2013, 08:31:00 PM

I haven't posted anything in just about forever. I've got three knives out at Scott Teaschner's for sheaths and don't have finished photography - yet.
Here's one I'll probably also get some pro-photos on, but at least I can participate a little around here.
This is a 1095 and 420 stainless San Mai deal I just worked up for the Arkansas show.
It will NOT become available until the first day of the show.
I've used 416 for a lot of my San Mai knives, but this 420 is so much cleaner and etches nicer, as well as shows the transition zones so much better.
Anyway, she'll be coming along to Little Rock.

Lamey · January 26, 2013, 08:45:00 PM

Love it, and one of the better looking laminates ive seen, reall clean.

BDann · January 26, 2013, 08:55:00 PM

Wow!! Beautiful knife!

kbaknife · January 26, 2013, 08:59:00 PM

Here's what's going on in there:

akaboomer · January 26, 2013, 09:11:00 PM

Very nice Karl! I can't wait to see that one!!! Looking forward to meeting you and your special guest.

Chris

D.Ellis · January 26, 2013, 11:59:00 PM

that's a very eye catching blade......I like the hot blued guard too.
Darcy

Doug Campbell · January 27, 2013, 02:26:00 AM

Oh yea, looking forward to seeing that one.

daniel boon · January 27, 2013, 12:27:00 PM

Very nice Karl

srtben · January 27, 2013, 12:32:00 PM

I like everything about this one Karl!

2treks · January 27, 2013, 09:32:00 PM

That is some SWEET action there Karl. I like that.
CTT

Pete Crowl · January 28, 2013, 09:34:00 PM

That is a dandy!

Shinken · January 28, 2013, 10:30:00 PM

Incredible knife Karl!

Most-excellent work indeed!

Good luck at the show!

Shoot straight, Shinken

Kevin Evans · January 28, 2013, 10:32:00 PM

Thats getting really close to perfect.

kbaknife · January 29, 2013, 01:53:00 PM

The word "perfect" and anything to do with me rarely collide in the same sentence, and when they do, it's usually in a negative connotation.
But I appreciate the sentiment.

QuoteOriginally posted by Kevin Evans:
Thats getting really close to perfect.

Lin Rhea · January 29, 2013, 02:00:00 PM

Nice combination of materials Karl. That one should go fast.

wissler · January 29, 2013, 06:39:00 PM

That is a beauty!
Is that Ironwood burl?

Kevin Evans · January 29, 2013, 07:54:00 PM

The word "perfect" and anything to do with me rarely collide in the same sentence, and when they do, it's usually in a negative connotation.
But I appreciate the sentiment.

I don't know about all that above .
Lets try this "I like the knife"!

ModernViking11 · January 29, 2013, 09:04:00 PM

that is a gorgeous blade, I'm gonna have to start saving for one of these

kbaknife · January 29, 2013, 09:06:00 PM

Yep.

QuoteOriginally posted by wissler:
That is a beauty!
Is that Ironwood burl?

kbaknife · January 29, 2013, 09:08:00 PM

Got it.
Thank you.

QuoteOriginally posted by Kevin Evans:
Lets try this "I like the knife"!