Rodrigue Knives, a little gallery...

[PierreRodrigue]

I thought I would post a few pictures of some of my recent work, I don't always get pictures of everything I make, but here are some. Some will be familiar to you guys...

 

[Darkhoek]

I just love your work, Pierre. Especially the top one gyuto, the scimitar like boning knife with the grey handle and the fillet knife looks spectacular, but I find it absolutely impossible to pick a favourite amongst these beauties. Congrats to all the new owners of these wonderful pieces of art. I just can't wait to see what you are up to next.

DARkhOeK

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

Beautiful work, Pierre. What wood is this sujihiki handle?

 

[oivind_dahle]

Great to have you here Pierre

Nice knives, but not even close to those you have in progress

 

[PierreRodrigue]

The wood is stabilized spalted maple burl.

Thanks for the comments guys, glad you like them.

 

[chuck239]

Pierre,

Great looking knives. That one knife looks very familiar. I was using it this week in my kitchen and I must say, I love the thing.

-Chuck

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

Pierre,

Great looking knives. That one knife looks very familiar. I was using it this week in my kitchen and I must say, I love the thing.

-Chuck

Chuck, which one is yours?

Rick

 

[chuck239]

Rick,

The 240 suji with the 3 silver spacers was a custom I ordered from Pierre. I requested that it be a little taller then a normal suji and figured it would make a great line knife. Now I have it and love it. The edge retention is great, it takes a great edge, and there is enough knuckle clearance to use it for all kinds of tasks. My only minor regret is getting a 240 (don't get me wrong, I love the knife) but I mainly use 270's.

-Chuck

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

Rick,

The 240 suji with the 3 silver spacers was a custom I ordered from Pierre. I requested that it be a little taller then a normal suji and figured it would make a great line knife. Now I have it and love it. The edge retention is great, it takes a great edge, and there is enough knuckle clearance to use it for all kinds of tasks. My only minor regret is getting a 240 (don't get me wrong, I love the knife) but I mainly use 270's.

-Chuck

Beautiful knife, Chuck. I've asked Pierre to make me a sujihiki, and I'm trying to get some ideas for handles. That mosaic pin in the butt looks to be a nice touch.

 

[Vertigo]

Beautiful knife, Chuck. I've asked Pierre to make me a sujihiki, and I'm trying to get some ideas for handles. That mosaic pin in the butt looks to be a nice touch.

Yeah, that's a great looking knife. I'm dying to get a suji to go with the gyuto he did for me, doesn't feel right just having the one!

 

[PierreRodrigue]

Ok, a pair of pairing knives paired...

First, a 4 1/2" sheepsfoot blade of CPM 154, 416 stainless bolsters
Stabilized maple burl scales with mosaic pins
black and white vulcanized fiber spacers
and just to be a pita to myself, I mortised them.

Second, a 4" blade, traditionaly shaped
same construction as above, but with Honduran Rosewood.

And the pair of parers paired...

Thanks for looking, hope you enjoy them!!

 

[apicius9]

Beautiful, both of them. I love Hond. rosewood, and the shape is more what I am used to, so this would be my personal preference, but the redwood one is also excellent.

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

Pierre,

That second one in rosewood is stunning.

Rick

 

[Dave Martell]

Oh man they're nice, I love the liners!

 

[PierreRodrigue]

Glad you like 'em!! The liners are a chore, but worth it. It's tedious when they are so small, not quite the same as a 300 suji!

 

[oivind_dahle]

wow!

To late to go western on my parer and petty?

 

[Darkhoek]

wow!

To late to go western on my parer and petty?

Never too late, Øyvind. Pierre will make you another pair with western handles....in six months or so... Moaaaahahahahaaaa

DarkHOeK

 

[PierreRodrigue]

The origional 3 blades are ground, and HTed. So, hard to change now. But if you want to change PT me and we can talk.

 

[WildBoar]

You got some real lookers there, Pierre

 

[oivind_dahle]

Pierre: stick to the plan on the first batch
Hopefully they turned out like we wanted

 

[PierreRodrigue]

This one is reminiscent of the Sabitier chef knife, the bolster is tucked closer to the handle, so no issues with stones.

Specs:

50mm high at the heel

250mm cutting edge

2.5mm spine at the bolster

1.5mm mid spine

.8mm 1 inch from the tip, give or take of course... :laugh:

CPM 154 @ hrc 62, very slightly convex ground hand rubbed finish

Nickel/silver bolsters

3/16" hidden pins, and a simple center mosaic

Scales are cocobolo

Hope you like it!!

Pierre

 

[Pensacola Tiger]

Very nice, Pierre, I really like that cocobolo.

 

[Lefty]

Awesome work again!
Loving the sleek look of the blade!

 

[WildBoar]

Looks great -- nice blade profile!

 

[PierreRodrigue]

CPM154 @ HRC 61-62, Mokume Gane bolster, black vulcanized fiber spacers, center mosaic pin, exhibition desert ironwood burl scales.

 

[Lefty]

:thumbsup:
:biggrin2:

 

[SpikeC]

Ut-oh, there is an irregularity in the line just below the bolster!

 

[PierreRodrigue]

Already got it! But thanks!

 

[Aphex]

I think that must be one of the most perfect westerns i've ever seen. The profile, the mokume bolster, the ironwood, simply stunning. Everything about it seems just perfect.

I think i need to start saving my pennies.

 

[Dave Martell]

Beautiful knife Pierre!