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San mai Aikuchi

Discussion in 'Custom & Handmade Knives' started by BenR.T., Mar 13, 2020.

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  1. Mar 13, 2020 #1
    BenR.T.

    BenR.T. Tanto grinder & High performance blade peddler Moderator

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    Apr 18, 2011
    So after years of wanting to (haven’t had the space for a forge) I am now forging my own San mai. Here are my first three. These are also my first ever forged blades.

    stainless/1075
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    Stainless over 1095
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    “Go mai” SS/15n20/1095
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    Last edited: Mar 14, 2020
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  2. Mar 13, 2020 #2
    Dawkind

    Dawkind Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    Fantastic!!! :cool:
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2020 #3
    AVigil

    AVigil Adam Vigil knifemaker working the grind Platinum Member

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    That is bad ass Ben
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2020 #4
    seanj

    seanj Gold Member Gold Member

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    Those are cool! Very nice!
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2020 #5
    Bigfattyt

    Bigfattyt Gold Member Gold Member

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    Fantastic lineup. Third one with the tan is the heat! I love the contrasting wrap!!
     
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  6. Mar 14, 2020 #6
    Win Heger

    Win Heger Gold Member Gold Member

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    Perfect!! I agree ^^^, that black over tan!!
     
  7. Mar 15, 2020 #7
    Marko3

    Marko3 Gold Member Gold Member

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    awesome !
     
  8. Mar 16, 2020 #8
    Dusty One

    Dusty One Gold Member Gold Member

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    All are Beauties.....!
     
  9. Mar 17, 2020 #9
    BenR.T.

    BenR.T. Tanto grinder & High performance blade peddler Moderator

    4,894
    Apr 18, 2011
    Thanks guys. I’m having fun exploring new options for my knives.
     
  10. Mar 21, 2020 #10
    Matthew Gregory

    Matthew Gregory Chief Executive in charge of Entertainment

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    Definitely new paths for you!
     
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