My latest knife completed- don't show the wife!

[BE Precision]

Stunning

 

[VSS]

Lovely but a little OTT for Cake Knife!

Well done

K

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[John Gryphon]

Thanks Peter E for that detailed resaponse. I had a fair wander over the site and saw some of the applications etc and have no doubt that if a "best in the world" barrel manufacturer took it on they would soon get on top of the reaming etc

There would be a line to the moon of people wanting the best in the world barrels i`m sure.

 

[John Gryphon]

Lovely but a little OTT for Cake Knife!

Well done

K

Depends on the the quality of the cakes! Some of my sister's creations:

Wedding Cakes - Scattercake, United Kingdom, England, Oxfordshire | 5 Star Wedding Direct


I will open another thread so as to not detract from PE`s...keep an eye open for "CAKES" VSS

 

[Peter Eaton]

Really nice knife that Peter. I saw that EnZo do some kitchen knife blanks and fancied having a go at putting a handle on one. Being in the tree business I have loads of interesting bits of wood for scales. I’m now suitably inspired!

What wood do you have? If you have anything in the way of burls, especially Elm I could do a wee trade with you as if they are dry, say 19 or less percent I could cook them and stabilise some for you in a green and a red which I need to use up. I would want a few scales and what might sound bizarre the burl offcuts as I could possibly cast them as a later date. I would also supply you with a set of pins and scales and sharpen the blank if you send it all in one, PM if interested,

 

[Tom D]

I do have burr elm, and some other good stuff, yew and a small amount of box maybe some rippled sycamore and possibly some spa let’s stuff kicking around. I have about 200 ton of wood in the yard, all sorts of stuff really. I might be interested in having some stabilised. I’m sur ewe can do a deal if some sort. I’ll message you.
Cheers.

 

[Peter Eaton]

Thanks Peter E for that detailed resaponse. I had a fair wander over the site and saw some of the applications etc and have no doubt that if a "best in the world" barrel manufacturer took it on they would soon get on top of the reaming etc

There would be a line to the moon of people wanting the best in the world barrels i`m sure.

I am asking that question onMonday when the rep is here as if it is suitable it would make a superb barrel, less wear and you could leave it in salt water for several weeks and it wouldn't Rust, though eventually I think nature would always triumph.

 

[Peter Eaton]

I do have burr elm, and some other good stuff, yew and a small amount of box maybe some rippled sycamore and possibly some spa let’s stuff kicking around. I have about 200 ton of wood in the yard, all sorts of stuff really. I might be interested in having some stabilised. I’m sur ewe can do a deal if some sort. I’ll message you.
Cheers.

Let me know where you are in the country to please. Oh and it would need cutting into shapes fit for my table saw as I sold the band saw, normally two flat opposing sides are ok in dry wood or the saw bites and it a bit heart stopping...don't through the out burl away eitherl

 

[Peter Eaton]

From a metal strength point of view, very practical...if you have an everyday use for a stabbing blade...Damascus pattern steel could be perfectly serviceable.

On a basic blacksmithing level (I am not a bladesmith)...the goal of hardness to hold an edge and toughness so as not to shatter has been achieved over the centuries in different ways...Lots of axes and other edge tools were made with a soft wrought iron body which supported an inserted high carbon /blister steel cutting edge a bit like the crown steel I described earlier...it is much the same principle as the ceramic and tungsten tipped inserts in a mild steel lathe tool holder. Initially done for both physical strength and economic reasons. When tool steel became relatively less expensive to produce the whole tool could be made from it, the required properties being achieved by differential hardening and tempering.

The pattern welded Damascus blades from steels of differing carbon content also combined the hard and tough...the samurai blades went even further and were refined over and over and although there is carbon migration between the layers it makes for a very refined structure with those admirable properties.

The modern powder steels as in Peter's OP blade take it to yet another level.

Alan

Bang on the money there Alan I reckon.

 

[Peter Eaton]

Depends on the the quality of the cakes! Some of my sister's creations:

Wedding Cakes - Scattercake, United Kingdom, England, Oxfordshire | 5 Star Wedding Direct


I will open another thread so as to not detract from PE`s...keep an eye open for "CAKES" VSS

Nice cake!.....another extremely skilled area and I don't mind a nice cake on the thread, though I am bloody hungry now ))

 

[Big Bang Theory]

I believe the US Navy SEAL's have adopted this steel for their combat knives.

The SAS would probably have the same effect with a rusty spoon.

 

[Tom D]

Let me know where you are in the country to please. Oh and it would need cutting into shapes fit for my table saw as I sold the band saw, normally two flat opposing sides are ok in dry wood or the saw bites and it a bit heart stopping...don't through the out burl away eitherl

We have a chain mill at the mo but no table saw either. I’m currently building a little workshop at home once that’s in I’ll have some sort of table saw and sander etc. When you’re cutting bits to stabilise what size do you like? Any other wood you like? We have a lot of cherry and some other bits of fruit wood. And some nice purple yew, although the purple colour always seems to fade.

 

[Peter Eaton]

We have a chain mill at the mo but no table saw either. I’m currently building a little workshop at home once that’s in I’ll have some sort of table saw and sander etc. When you’re cutting bits to stabilise what size do you like? Any other wood you like? We have a lot of cherry and some other bits of fruit wood. And some nice purple yew, although the purple colour always seems to fade.

The table saw I have, its the band saw I don't have which I used to cut flats onto wood in order it can be run through the table saw, even then its a tad scary if you get a kickback. The way around it is to make a sled but I have never bothered.

 

[Tom D]

We have a big circular saw but its meant for cross cutting logs, it’s a bit scary for cutting little bits too.
I have some pippy yew which should be good, i’ll take a few pics..

 

[Gameking]

Peter
I really like that kitchen knife , I am sure there is a market for same in a set for the discerning chef or even us amateur deer butchers .

The good news for me is that Peter has finished a new stalking knife for me made to my specification.

I have seen some photos of it, both work in progress and then the finished article and also video.

I am just waiting for Gary to do the leather sheath. (like a kid waiting for Christmas this cannot come too soon ) then it will finally be in my hands .

I already have a Geoff Hague knife made in 2000 and an Emberleaf Cael, my knife habit is getting out of control !

 

[finnbear270]

Reminds me of a best quality Sushi blade.

 

[Peter Eaton]

Thanks Peter E for that detailed resaponse. I had a fair wander over the site and saw some of the applications etc and have no doubt that if a "best in the world" barrel manufacturer took it on they would soon get on top of the reaming etc

There would be a line to the moon of people wanting the best in the world barrels i`m sure.

Just to let you know I met with the UK components rep for Uddeholm last week to give him the knife and he is going to look into the barrel idea. What he needed to know were the temperatures of the barrel at its hottest point in relation to annealing the steel. But as I said to him that must not be that much of an issue as it would be the same for any barrel now. But where throat wear is concerned I reckon that Elmax and Vanax would beat anything as if those steels are beating other steels in the oil and gas industry where temperatures, extreme wear etc are common place then might well be good for a barrel.

 

[Peter Eaton]

Peter
I really like that kitchen knife , I am sure there is a market for same in a set for the discerning chef or even us amateur deer butchers .

The good news for me is that Peter has finished a new stalking knife for me made to my specification.

I have seen some photos of it, both work in progress and then the finished article and also video.

I am just waiting for Gary to do the leather sheath. (like a kid waiting for Christmas this cannot come too soon ) then it will finally be in my hands .

I already have a Geoff Hague knife made in 2000 and an Emberleaf Cael, my knife habit is getting out of control !

I will be posting some images most likely today Roger , just hoping my photo skills were ok today as I had to rush several knives through the photographing stage.
As for the knife I really think your going to like it, well balanced, literally razor sharp and Gary's sheath finishes off superbly and of course it matches your G Hague sheath.
I trust the knife will serve you well and be part of many happy memories to come.

 

[John Gryphon]

Thank you Peter,

I asked the q`s elsewhere and the barrel steel idea was quickly pooh poohed by the usual suspects.

 

[Tom D]

@Peter Eaton A few random bits of wood I cut up with the PTO circular saw, (still got all my fingers!) The best stuff is still to cut as I’m waiting for my new band saw..