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Discussion in 'The Kitchen Knife' started by Mr.Magnus, Apr 3, 2014.

  1. Mr.Magnus

    Mr.Magnus

    Take a 25$ chef knife..... (not mine on this pic.. mine was more beat :))

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    And put another 300$ish on it [​IMG]

    Tang shaped to fit WA. Custom 9 piece handle.
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    Etched Top
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    Regrind
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    Bigger Choil and rounded aswell as spine.
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    Mirror Bevel
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    Thanks to Greg And Mike H for the Mods :D this was a fun project!
     
    Mr.Magnus, Apr 3, 2014
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  2. Bill Farrell

    Bill Farrell Founding Member

    Choil shot is pretty amazing. Belt or stones?
     
    Bill Farrell, Apr 3, 2014
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  3. SpiceOfLife

    SpiceOfLife Founding Member

    Looks great. It's amazing what you can do to a knife to take it from ordinary to extraordinary. What are the handle materials?

    - Steve
     
    SpiceOfLife, Apr 3, 2014
    #3
  4. Mr.Magnus

    Mr.Magnus

    Greg thinned it on stones since the steel is not that hard it was possible.

    Sheephorn,StainlessSteel,g10,Brass & Maple Burl
     
    Mr.Magnus, Apr 3, 2014
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  5. schanop

    schanop Founding Member

    It was all by hand on stones and an Atoma diamond plate. Pretty macho, I'd say.
     
    schanop, Apr 3, 2014
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  6. Erilyn75

    Erilyn75

    That's amazing, very beautiful!
     
    Erilyn75, Apr 3, 2014
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  7. Intrigued

    Intrigued Founding Member

    It looks amazing! :cool1
     
    Intrigued, Apr 3, 2014
    #7
  8. statusquo

    statusquo Founding Member

    Looks great, I loves me some sheepshorn
     
    statusquo, Apr 3, 2014
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  9. Spaz

    Spaz Founding Member

    Very cool!
     
    Spaz, Apr 4, 2014
    #9
  10. MotoMike

    MotoMike Founding Member

    I love those upgraded Forgecrafts. Just something about them... Will have to keep my eye out for one of the sweet $25 deals. how are they as knives before the upgrades? How is the steel?
     
    MotoMike, Apr 4, 2014
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  11. John Fout

    John Fout Founding Member

    Edges are thick. Steel is softer side. That one was thinned A LOT!
     
    John Fout, Apr 4, 2014
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  12. scotchef38

    scotchef38 Founding Member

    Looks incredible.Nice work all round!
     
    scotchef38, Apr 4, 2014
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  13. marc4pt0

    marc4pt0 Founding Member

    Very stunning work!
     
    marc4pt0, Apr 4, 2014
    #13
  14. Lucretia

    Lucretia Founding Member

    WOW! That looks great.
     
    Lucretia, Apr 4, 2014
    #14
  15. apathetic

    apathetic Founding Member

    That looks really good, how does it perform?
     
    apathetic, Apr 4, 2014
    #15
  16. Mr.Magnus

    Mr.Magnus

    Well today was first day i rly got to use it. i love how it cuts and the cutout choil and everything rounded feels super nice. right now it has a 1k finish but im planing to put on a or 3k to see if it holds up ok.

    Before upgrade thay are wedgy and thick behind the edge. the steel is on the softer side but not bad at all. for 20 to 50$ its a nice grab
     
    Mr.Magnus, Apr 4, 2014
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  17. jigert

    jigert Founding Member

    That's one good looking $300 knife! Well played, Magnus.
     
    jigert, Apr 7, 2014
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  18. MotoMike

    MotoMike Founding Member

    Regarding the steel and it being on the soft side. Has it been brought to its peak by Forgecraft, or would the steel composition support a different heat treat to make it a bit harder?
     
    MotoMike, Apr 7, 2014
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  19. Mr.Magnus

    Mr.Magnus

    Im not sure. i like how the steel feels right now so it has not been one of the elements i been looking into
     
    Mr.Magnus, Apr 7, 2014
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  20. woodguy

    woodguy

    Absolutely beautiful. Waiting on 2 eBay Forgecrafts myself. You have inspired me!
     
    woodguy, Apr 8, 2014
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