My Second Attempt

This is my second attempt.

I cut out the blank using the U1004 Carbon Steel Engineering flat bar again. 

The overall length is 19 cm

The blade length is 8.5 cm

Grind is a Scandinavian grind

Mirror finish.  

5mm blade thickness

25 mm wide blade. 

The handle is 10.5 cm

The handle material is New Zealand Rimu. The wood was recycled after a renovation project at Dilworth School in Auckland.  Three copper pins keep the handle attached. 

I am still learning, and I probably bled about five times during the manufacture. 

This is the first time I used Electrochemical etching to etch my initials s a makers mark. 

Eventually I will develop a logo for Thipa NZ Knives. 

I decided that until I have good technique, that I will give away my knives as gifts, but I am going to hang on to this one.