230 Dammy integral

[BT11]

This knife has been on my list of things I've wanted to make for quite a while. Trying to challenge myself when I get time in my shop. Finally finished it off and I'm happy with how it turned out.
230x53mm,
240ish layers of 1084/15n20
Killer piece of Ameican redwood burl from a mate in the USA.
2.8mm spine above the heel, tapering down to a thin tip
211 grams

Learnt a lot on how to move steel with this one, which should help me when I eventually decide to make another

Cheers for looking!

 

[JayS20]

Hey Brook,
really great work again. My favourite is still the Blue#2 Wrought Integral.
Had you on my list for months but before I pulled the trigger you closed your books. Should you open it again, I'm definitely there. I like your more simple stuff as well as you experimenting and creating some really great pieces. Keep it up!

 

[big_adventure]

I never thought I would see a knife I'd consider too pretty to use, but this one might be.

 

[Mlan]

So nice, you are an absolute legend for this one Brook!

 

[BT11]

Hey Brook,
really great work again. My favourite is still the Blue#2 Wrought Integral.
Had you on my list for months but before I pulled the trigger you closed your books. Should you open it again, I'm definitely there. I like your more simple stuff as well as you experimenting and creating some really great pieces. Keep it up!

Thanks mate!
I love me some san mai, but felt the need to scratch the dammy itch
I'm still a ways off opening books sorry. But I feel like this period of making "what I want when I have time" will serve me well as a maker. There's a few other things on my list to get to...

 

[BT11]

I never thought I would see a knife I'd consider too pretty to use, but this one might be.

Never...all knives should be used

 

[BT11]

So nice, you are an absolute legend for this one Brook!

Appreciate it!

 

[big_adventure]

Never...all knives should be used

Oh, I agree - if it were mine, I'd definitely use it, like I use everything else I own. Really amazing work, this is, and man it would be heartrending to have to thin it.

 

[camperman]

Lovely looking knife and the handle looks really comfortable. Great work all round.