Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
Thank you. Those are out of 15N20. I haven't had any trouble with the ones we use, but they are washed and dried right after use. These end up about .050" at the spine when finished.
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Thank you. Those are out of 15N20. I haven't had any trouble with the ones we use, but they are washed and dried right after use. These end up about .050" at the spine when finished.
Alden Cole
Well-Known Member
Thank you!
Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
Time for a picture dump! I've been super busy and haven't kept up with posting finished knives.
First is a BBQ knife I've been wanting to make. I had a local BBQ team that competes in local competitions want me to sponsor them. I made this one for the sponsorship. It's AEB-L with stabilized curly koa for the handle.
These are 3 EDC knives out of AEB-L. One with curly koa and cherry red liners, one with Patriot kirinite and the last has Patriot kirinite with red and white liners.
While I was at it, I made 2 of the same model out of 1095 and tried a clayed hamon. They didn't turn out as I expected, but I still like the look.
Next is a 9" filet knife out of AEB-L with toxic orange kirinite for a handle.
This is an 8" boning knife with clear stabilized curly maple scales that I dyed with leather dye and coated with tru-oil. The blade is AEB-L.
Last is a set of AEB-L kitchen knives with curly koa handles and curly maple bolsters. They are in a maple and walnut block I made.
First is a BBQ knife I've been wanting to make. I had a local BBQ team that competes in local competitions want me to sponsor them. I made this one for the sponsorship. It's AEB-L with stabilized curly koa for the handle.
These are 3 EDC knives out of AEB-L. One with curly koa and cherry red liners, one with Patriot kirinite and the last has Patriot kirinite with red and white liners.
While I was at it, I made 2 of the same model out of 1095 and tried a clayed hamon. They didn't turn out as I expected, but I still like the look.
Next is a 9" filet knife out of AEB-L with toxic orange kirinite for a handle.
This is an 8" boning knife with clear stabilized curly maple scales that I dyed with leather dye and coated with tru-oil. The blade is AEB-L.
Last is a set of AEB-L kitchen knives with curly koa handles and curly maple bolsters. They are in a maple and walnut block I made.
Sean Jones
Well-Known Member
Yes...inquiring minds want to know. I never got my Kirinite to shine like that.
Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
I hand sand 220, 400 then 800 grit and then hit it on a buffer with white polishing compound. I use a pretty hard buffing wheel. I don't sand higher than 220 on the grinder. Kirinite tends to get hot fast and when it does, it wants to smear instead of sand.
Chris Railey
Well-Known Member
Those rule Gene. The hamons look good to me. I like that you never know what you are gonna get when you try a hamon its kind of like salt water fishing. You never know what you are gonna catch but they all have teeth. Excellent work, I wll be chasing you for a long time.
bladegrinder
Well-Known Member
Beautiful knives there Gene, and awesome wood block.
Dennis Morland
KNIFE MAKER
Love your stuff...
Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
Thanks everyone.
I finished up these 2 yesterday. A gut hook in AEB-L with toxic orange kirinite and a modified deerslayer in AEB-L with walnut burl.
I finished up these 2 yesterday. A gut hook in AEB-L with toxic orange kirinite and a modified deerslayer in AEB-L with walnut burl.
Sean Jones
Well-Known Member
Excellent work Gene. I especially like the Deerslayer
Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
I can't wait to get this one finished to see how this piece of koa finishes out. The best piece of koa I've used so far.
Chris Railey
Well-Known Member
Man that koa has some action going on. That finished up is going to be beautiful.
Gene Kimmi
KNIFE MAKER
I finished this paring knife tonight for a give away at our church's annual Luau. It's AEB-L with dyed maple burl for the handle.
I also got the handle for the chef knife sanded and started putting oil on it. I think it will pass.
I also got the handle for the chef knife sanded and started putting oil on it. I think it will pass.
Alden Cole
Well-Known Member
Wow. That is incredibleI finished this paring knife tonight for a give away at our church's annual Luau. It's AEB-L with dyed maple burl for the handle.
I also got the handle for the chef knife sanded and started putting oil on it. I think it will pass.
Sean Jones
Well-Known Member
Both of those are really nice! I especially like the wood on both. Excellent work!