I designed these for a good friend of mine who is a chef in upstate NY.
They were designed as "Shallot Knives", but will do many tasks in the kitchen.
These were both forged to shape from .125"-thick 1095 high carbon tool steel. The overall lengths are 10.75" on the top knife in Kingwood...
YES! This is what makes it a joy for me! That along with the fact that it has become a larger part of my own spiritual-practices than I would have ever guessed at the outset of making knives.
Simplicity is King! I also like taking the old and making it new again reality in the Neo Tribal...
Thanks Bob,
I'm feeling like from what I have been hearing that there is no need to have a digital oven to do some of the special thermal-cycling that I read about years ago.
Looking forward to hearing what others have to say.
-DON:)
Just curious what you-all have to say about Forging and heat treating 52100. What is the best source for information on working it with a very simple shop set-up?
I have read the Fowler book many years ago and have the impression that you need to have a digital oven to do some of the...
Greeting All,
Here are two nice chef knives perfect for the culinary artist in you.
I was inspired by the Magnolia-Cone-Stem Motif. I thought it was a natural for chef knife handles with all the shapes and textures in the right place. I grew up on a street lined with these trees, so when I...
WOW super SUPER Nice and clean....and quite Moran-ish to be sure.
Congratulations on making a classic! And thanks for sharing it with us all. :)
-DON:)
I always love to see the "What Are you EDC-ing" threads!
From top to bottom I seem to carry My Anso knives most often, and the Haddock at the top is the one I have almost always have with me.
The Damascus Haddock is the newest to my carry line-up for when I require something more classy and...
Welcome Allen!
I am new here and new to making knives as well! This looks like a great place to develop new relationships and connections!
GREAT FUN!
:)
-DON:)
Greetings Knife Dogs!
My name is Don Carlos Andrade and I am glad to see this new forum and to now be a part of it!
I have been making knives for a few years now and mentor with my teacher Tai Goo in Arizona.
My focus is on forged blades using simple hand tools and little to no...