Whats on the bench. Current projects. and other stuff

I received word that this lefty made it safe to Australia! Thanks Ian for the opportunity to make you a cutter!

On to the next one! Here is a THOR inspired cleaver project Im working on. And THANKFULLY, things are moving forward again on other projects and orders again. Blackwood Saya Cleaver will have a blackwood and stainless handle with a Thor hammer buttcap. Stay tuned for more images and updates.

Blessings
Randy

 

Great googly moogly!

 

Very cool so far

 

Thanks. IF all goes well its gona be cool!!!

 

So after a LONG day working on this handle. I had to set it down and wait. It just was not cooperating. Ill get back after it again once I hear the VIKING YELL!

In the mean time. I have been grinding some other steel, Heat Treating a few blades. Testing a new grind. Took Saturday off and shared a great meal with good friends. Thanks Chef!

Blessings

 

Hey Guys. Heres one Im pretty stoked about. Its a Blue#2 core stainless clad blade. In a blade pattern I have been toying with offering as a "option" The blade on these will be around 220mm. The spine thickness on these will be hefty compared to my standard gyuto. And the grinds will have a nice distal taper, yet be a work horse style grind. Something that would be very usable as a all day knife in a pro setting. Rounded spine and choil.

The handle shape is a cross between a Wa shape and a western construction. As far as I know is was first done by my friend Delbert Ealy. Many have done this since, myself included. The "shape" is where mine is different. the front and back of the handle will mirror each other. in shape. So sorta a Don Nguyen look. Yet different as its overall shape will be more like a standard Wa. (octagon) shape. With a gentle taper both in height and in thickness from front to back.

So enough chit chat. Here are a few images of the ground and finished blade. I hope to have some handles on this one soon. I plan to do a subtle yet beautiful combination of materials with my spacer set up and a single mosaic HHH pin.

What do ya think of the profile and look of the blade? Any critiques or ideas that may be helpful in making this new style a HUGE hit among the KKF crowd welcomed.

Blessings
Randy

 

LMAO!!

 

I'm very interested to see how the handle turns out, blade looks great.

It is hard to imagine the handle even with your very good description =)

 

Mike. I should have it together this week and will share some images. Thanks for the comment.

 

Testing prototype?!?!?!!! ump

 

Chef. This one is already spoken for. But a few more of this style/size/material. will be coming down the pipe relatively quickly! That said. A discussion about a pass around is probably best suited for its own thread.. And your already on the list that I have not even began yet..

 

+ 1 op ump :like :cool1

 

Been working on a couple Damascus proto types.

 

BAD ASS!!! Especially like the pattern on the gyuto, on the bottom, in the pics.

 

Thanks Chef! That Jr. just keeps on impressing..

 

IT HAS BEGUN!! Doing a very limited run of PRE BUY on these.
The HHH Workhorse Gyuto is in process. These are San Mai Forged by Randy Jr. Composed of Hitachi Blue#2 core with stainless cladding. 210mm blades.. Approx 55mm tall at the heal and 3.75mm thick above the heel. . Will have Ironwood handles and be Heat treated to a Rockwell of 62/63. Rounded spine and choil..

Im pretty stoked about this batch and will also be doing some K tip paring knives with Ironwood handles and same san mai.

Snapped a few shop pictures as I was working on these to share. Stay Sharp my friends!

 

Damn, dude! Darn sexy looking, sir.

 

Thanks Chef! BTW. I got something for ya. Ill give ya a call later this week or weekend!

 

Maple never looked so good! Kato re handle with Black wood molar and spalted maple.

 

That is beautiful!!