Let's Talk Knives

Added another Honey Badger because why the hell not? Best budget friendly knife on the market in my opinion. This one has D2 steel and was 60 bucks. The ones with 8Cr13Mov are under 40.00.

I’m done buying knives for a while. I promise.

 

<cough>bullshit</cough>

 

I’m digging that filet knife. If I fished more often…

 

When it’s finished, you might need to start fishing more just so you can justify having it! lol

 

Fillet knife is done


@BayRunner @RainMan_PNW

 

definitely the thinnest blade I’ve ever made!

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7” blade

 

That blade is downright gorgeous! How does that bend/joint feel in the hand?



I cannot wait to see the other one you teased the blade profile of.

 

I think it’s a perfect fit in the hand. Very easy to use and comfortable

 

Holy cow.
That thing’s sweet

 

Scored a couple HFB Bleeding Hearts!!!

 

Nice!

@ToyoMafia

 

@gosolo making knives doesn’t look that difficult.

https://www.reddit.com/r/knives/comments/dpabb4/how_a_knife_is_actually_made_o/?context=3

 

Now that the secret is out, I’m gonna just go back to sitting on my couch watching Oprah.

 

Finished this one today. The blade is only 19 layers, but it’s a good match for the cholla skeleton handle

 

That came out really cool

 

Thanks! Yeah, it’s a bit of a challenge and kinda reversed from the usual sequence of assembly. I had to shape the steel and brass to fit the shape of the cholla handle instead shaping the handle to fit the steel, lol!

 

Really nice. The Cholla looks a little Van Gogh-ish up close.

 

That is so cool!!!!!

 

184 layers???? WOW!!! How long of a process is just that part of the knife? I imagine you have to do that all in one sitting?? Amazing looks!

 

Can anyone recommend a set of kitchen knives that don’t cost thousands of dollars that stay sharp but do not belong to a ****** star chef!. I am so tired of dull knives and constantly having to sharpen them! There has to be something out there ???

 

There’s no ‘sitting’, lol!
Day 1: prep and weld 11 layers
Day2: cut into 4 pieces, add 3 extras, prep and weld = 47 layers
Day 3: cut onto 4 pieces, add 3 extras, prep and weld = 191 layers

thats just building the steel billet

 

No need for a full set. Have @gosolo make you a chef knife and maybe a paring knife. Buy a cheap bread knife. Done.

 

Back in the day it would have been this...

https://youtu.be/HogpimfDo7Q

"The Ginsu never needs sharpening"

 

Between the color and the patterns, that is perfect!

 

So, this morning I took this one from my inventory out for a spin. After 20 rabbits, it’s still sharp enough to shave with

 

Actually, I don’t think there is. All the stainless steel ‘sets’ are stamped and almost exclusively made overseas. Stainless steels are generally inferior to carbon, machine and tool steel but most people prefer to avoid maintenance. If you are set on your path, get as good a set as you can find at Costco and then add a high quality steel and learn how to sharpen them as needed.
I have had several people tell me how the first time they got a truly high quality custom blade they were absolutely amazed at the difference. Not only the initial performance but the length of time it stays sharp. Good luck with your search!

 

I've got a set of Gerber knives that I got 37 years ago. Still going strong, I also have a steel to keep them sharp.
I don't think they're made anymore, but you should be able to piece together a set from ebay and the like.

 

Is that sold?

 

Cutco has some of the better stamped knives out there. They're pricy, $500 and up for a set. Check out their website. You might find something that fits your needs and budget.