Those look much better than the western ones for his bigger knives. Seems much more proportionate
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Damn, sad I missed these.
There was a post on Instagram saying he was posting them at 12 ET. They went quickly.
eddworks
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It should be no surprise that I am super interested in opinions etc on this! I am constantly tweaking the westerns. These newest ones were a lot less "dramatic" than the full-size ones. I'll definitely be looking for feedback once these western-lights arrive and get some use. Fun photo of both for reference.
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Random question for you, but for a custom spot are you willing/able to change heat treat protocols? Not that there is anything wrong with 62HRC 52100 at all, but would you be willing to go for 64-65 on a bookspot? Also...any more fun steel options in the works like Apex Ultra? Honyaki? San mai? Also do you do cryo?
So far your stuff looks really nice, very impressive for a newer maker! I would like to try one someday, wish I had the budget atm.
Love that spalted handle!
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I must answer this cautiously or I'll get requests for the classic North-facing-full-moon-blood-quench or the like. But the short answer is yes, I can change HRC pretty easily, it's just another detail to remember.
I am working on ApexUltra, in fact just today I ordered a ton of ceramic abrasives to make it less painful this time around (and I mean that as a complement to the geniuses who produced AU). And San Mai is on the near horizon I think, pending lots of figuring stuff out.
Not trying to derail a thread about Knife Findings though! If this needs to be moved elsewhere someone just let me know.
*edit about cryo - I do cryo for steels that require it, not as a blanket for everything. Pretty much all stainless supersteels "need" it, most low-allow carbon stuff is pretty great even without it.
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Awesome, great to know! Keep up the good work
Can I get a 260mm ApexUltra gyuto with this for the next batch?
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Whose blood are we quenching in is the question
Personally, I was hoping for a bluefin blood quench unless lycanthrope is an option.
I'll donate blood for a discounted blade. High garlic and bourbon content should help make a nice finished product.
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All I have available now is diseased possum and ethically sourced Canadian.
Ethically sourced Canadian, please.
Would make a great patina without ever having make a cut
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Nah I've just always been curious about some 65hrc 52100, been toying with the idea of trying a steelport...
Just give @MSicardCutlery a call, he can help you on that, alternatively Mert Tansu has some 64 HRC 52100 on his site
https://tansuknives.com/product/190mm-hunter-valley-blades-wrought-iron-clad-52100/
Kippington runs his 52100 pretty hard. Don’t think quite 65 but with his grind, edge retention is very good.
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Good points, will start saving some cash
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Would love to grab one someday!
Jules run his 52100 and Aebl at 64 too, very nice steel
Beg @Illyria - he made some glassy, but still good, iterations early on but his 52100 is dialed now and is in my pantheon of superb steels
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Wanted a RDG in wrought cladding for awhile...Man I got too many on the list...2024 was supposed to be a year to consolidate not add more
Story of all of our livesWanted a RDG in wrought cladding for awhile...Man I got too many on the list...2024 was supposed to be a year to consolidate not add more
I'll paraphrase what I've heard him say... "I barely even temper it"
