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Gentlemen:
For your consideration is my Kramer inspired chef knife in Aldos 52100 steel. I dont suppose any of you want to pay $3,000 for a Kramer so Im going to offer you a slightly cheaper version.
The blade was differentially heat treated with clay and tempered to provide flexibility and toughness. The blade is 3/32 stock that was semi-hollow ground on a large diameter wheel to .018 prior to applying the 15 degree bevels. This was performed after heat treatment, so the blade is dead straight.
To test the heat treatment, I easily cut telephone book paper, then performed the bladesmith test by dragging the edge over a brass rod. There was no raised burr or chipping on the edge and I was able to slice cleanly through more telephone book paper and shave hair.
You can let this blade age gracefully (like I am) or occasionally drag the blade over 400 grit wet/dry paper and oil to keep it looking as new. Since I like to maintain my knives, I put brass furniture on the knife as Kramer does on his European style kitchen knives. The double dyed Black Ash Burl scales are stunning and held in place with the pinned/dovetailed brass bolsters and two brass Corby rivets. This knife is light as a feather in the hand for those of you in dutch with your wife over your knife purchases, this will make a great Christmas present to temper her spirit.
I hope you like it! The first Ill take it gets it. $325 plus $15 shipping. Paypal payment preferred to my account tksteingass@frontier.com and I take USPS money orders. Makers lifetime common sense warranty and free sharpening.
Happy Thanksgiving to all,
TK
3/32" Aldo's 52100 stock
Differential HT with clay
Parks 50 quench
HT to Rc 58-59
12 3/4" OAL
8" Flat/Hollow ground blade
Hand rubbed 400 grit finish
Dovetail brass bolsters - pinned
Brass Corby rivets
Stabilized black ash burl scales
For your consideration is my Kramer inspired chef knife in Aldos 52100 steel. I dont suppose any of you want to pay $3,000 for a Kramer so Im going to offer you a slightly cheaper version.
The blade was differentially heat treated with clay and tempered to provide flexibility and toughness. The blade is 3/32 stock that was semi-hollow ground on a large diameter wheel to .018 prior to applying the 15 degree bevels. This was performed after heat treatment, so the blade is dead straight.To test the heat treatment, I easily cut telephone book paper, then performed the bladesmith test by dragging the edge over a brass rod. There was no raised burr or chipping on the edge and I was able to slice cleanly through more telephone book paper and shave hair.
You can let this blade age gracefully (like I am)
or occasionally drag the blade over 400 grit wet/dry paper and oil to keep it looking as new. Since I like to maintain my knives, I put brass furniture on the knife as Kramer does on his European style kitchen knives. The double dyed Black Ash Burl scales are stunning and held in place with the pinned/dovetailed brass bolsters and two brass Corby rivets. This knife is light as a feather in the hand for those of you in dutch with your wife over your knife purchases, this will make a great Christmas present to temper her spirit. I hope you like it! The first Ill take it gets it. $325 plus $15 shipping. Paypal payment preferred to my account tksteingass@frontier.com and I take USPS money orders. Makers lifetime common sense warranty and free sharpening.
Happy Thanksgiving to all,
TK
3/32" Aldo's 52100 stock
Differential HT with clay
Parks 50 quench
HT to Rc 58-59
12 3/4" OAL
8" Flat/Hollow ground blade
Hand rubbed 400 grit finish
Dovetail brass bolsters - pinned
Brass Corby rivets
Stabilized black ash burl scales
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