Knife #24: Redwood Mini-Chop

[Erin Burke]

{Cross-posted with BF}

Good morning guys,

I just finished this knife up yesterday and am lovingly referring to it as a mini-chop. The plan was for a dark look that complemented the redwood burl, so I went with a blued guard and a bit of a darker etch on the blade. We had a bit of drama during construction, this knife and I... but I am pleased with how it all shook out.

Some Stats:
Length: 13-1/2"
Blade: 7-11/16" (Tip to Choil)
Steel: Differentially heat-treated 1095 (from Kelly Cupples) Flat-Ground
Handle: Stabilized Redwood Burl (from Mark Farley at Burl Source)
Guard: Blued mild steel (from a plate I found on the side of the road)

What do you think?

Erin

 

[Stormcrow]

I think you pretty much nailed it. And your choice in background prop is most appropriate.

 

[Dan Pierson]

You certainly should be proud of that sleek, beautiful knife. Love the very pointy background too

 

[backtines]

I think you did a fantastic job !!! I love the handle , blade , gaurd .. Everything !! Great job !!!

 

[Lerch]

beautiful !!!!!!!!

 

[rhinoknives]

The grace of the top line/Spine of the knife is perfectly accented by the angles of the cutting edge with it's recurve and drop point. The hamon increases the overall beauty along with the Redwood handle shape & fittings!
To The MOON!

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com/

 

[ChipI.]

Beautiful work!! I like everything about it

 

[Erin Burke]

Thanks guys. It's kind of an atypical design... I liked the flow of it when I drew it out on paper, but wasn't sure how it would translate with others.
Now I feel all warm and fuzzy. Best way to start off a rainy Friday morning. :biggrin:

Erin

 

[McClellan Made Blades]

Ahhhh, if that's a "mini chopper" what size is a regular one?
As usual, BEAUTIFUL work! Rex

 

[Rob Nelson]

Wow

 

[BonhamBlades]

That is probably the neatest looking piece of redwood I have seen. very non-typical love it.

 

[franklin]

that thing rocks.wow great knife.

 

[Bush Monkey]

Absolutely beautiful lines. Very fine work.

 

[Erin Burke]

Thanks again guys.

Erin

 

[JAWilliams]

Erin it looks really bad. You need to send it to me and I will make sure no ever sees it again. It will be out of sight out of mind. No just kidding it is a great looking knife.