Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless

Lin Rhea · February 05, 2015, 01:55:00 PM

This blade should get a handle this weekend. It will be a subhilt similar to one or two from the past couple years. The blade is 10 inches.

See the "flames"?

kbaknife · February 05, 2015, 07:29:00 PM

I am a sucker for twisted Ws. I think it's stunning and doesn't receive the compliments it deserves.
That's a beautiful example right there.

ymountainman · February 05, 2015, 08:33:00 PM

Dang That is scary!

D.Ellis · February 06, 2015, 12:21:00 AM

Every time you post that Damascus pattern I am reminded why it is one of my favorites.
Wicked looking blade, long clip and subtle recurve..........looking forward to seeing this one finished.
Darcy

gudspelr · February 06, 2015, 03:52:00 PM

Really cool looking, Lin. ESPECIALLY the pattern along the edge. I'm also a fan of your long clips...

I can't remember if I've asked you this before, sorry if I have: how do you deal with recurves on a flat platen? I like the look as well as the function, but I have difficulty in keeping the edge the same thickness as the rest of the blade edge. If I hold it road against the platen, the recurve portion is automatically thicker than the other parts. Also, I run into some problems when at the end stages of sharpening on a stone. The stone is flat (like the platen), so I try to use the edge of the stone and still have some trouble being consistent with it. I feel like if I try using the edge of the platen, it'd be a recipe for disaster and big gouges from the belt...

Again, sorry if this is a repeat from before. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.

Jeremy

Ray Hammond · February 08, 2015, 08:34:00 AM

Slender and fast looking!!!

ymountainman · April 19, 2015, 07:56:00 PM

Well?

Track · April 20, 2015, 12:31:00 AM

Of all the damascus patterns I've seen on your knives, this is the one I like the most. Really like the profile of the blade too. Can't wait to see what you have in mind for the finished knife.

Lin Rhea · April 20, 2015, 08:20:00 AM

Sorry, I let this slip by me.

Thanks guys.

srtben · April 20, 2015, 10:32:00 PM

Your subhilts are cool Lin, love the blackwood too.

cacciatore · April 21, 2015, 03:40:00 AM

I like it!

ymountainman · April 21, 2015, 08:36:00 AM

Thanks for posting Lin, I been waiting for a month!

KSCATTRAPR · April 21, 2015, 08:49:00 AM

Wow!

Track · April 21, 2015, 10:20:00 AM

Top draw.

D.Ellis · April 22, 2015, 12:08:00 AM

Man, I love that steel!
Darcy

Antlerhog · April 22, 2015, 09:12:00 PM

That is amazing!!!!

Jay