Bamboo Belduque slicer

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Jan 7, 2005
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I decided to have fun with a vinegar etch and see what would come out of it. When i pulled the blade out it "bit" me nice and deep on my middle finger. So i fit a bamboo handle and went to town.

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After the first light swing

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The blade is about 1/8" at its thickest but it distal tapers to a nice needle point.

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other side of the blade, lots of nice pitting and etching from the vinegar.

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now i know this is sacrilege to a blade so thin but i had to.

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Went through some 3/4" CDX plywood with a flick of the wrist.

I proceeded to trim our orange tree a bit sadly no pics of my topiary skills:D

Blade is 1084
OAL 16"
Blade is 12"
 
rustyboy.....thanks for contacting me but you don't accept PM's and your email kicked back....I'm interested.
 
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