how'd you get that?
how'd you get that?
I was wondering the same!how'd you get that?
Find an old crossroad where each road leads to a cemitary. Light a handle made of gold mined in the oldest kingdom and bones from a famous knifesmith. Pray to a God of forging and you may be lucky to get an answer. Or unlucky? Muahahaa
Here are my 2 newest. for my Kasumi creating pleasure. HF 235mm and Raquin 165mm. 1 very special addition arriving today that i cant wait to see.
email shinichi for custom specsHow does one buy such a righty knife? Teach me your ways, master
email shinichi for custom specs
How does one buy such a righty knife? Teach me your ways, master
For anyone who has followed the work of the reclusive Alex Horn they realize that he has some special talents. When I heard that he had left the Carter Muteki brand I couldn’t help but be concerned that he had taken his tremendous talent and moved on to other adventures. With that in mind I searched for and acquired some of his recent production. Here’s a few pics ...
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It’s one of Horn’s Signature series knives. 177x45x2.18mm. 111gms. 1095 steel core with a reactive A203-E steel cladding. Hand forged and sanded with what I believe to be a coffee etch. Bocote handle with a black G10 bolster. Though not my preferred size it promised to be a fearsome cutter and I took advantage of my first chance to put it to work.
As luck would have it I provided grand-kid services so that my daughter and her husband could have a date night. There was no doubt what supper would be as my “Seven Layer Supper” is a true kids favourite and offers ample opportunity to test fly my new knife. Here’s a few pics ...
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The knife was truly a case of “art” meets “function”. Laser thin, light and easy to handle the knife was a joy to use. For me the knife approaches the upper reaches of my collection. The best news ... apparently Alex is indeed setting up a new shop to produce knives from. I look forward to the magic that Alex is capable of producing. My prediction ... we definitely haven’t heard the last of Alex Horn.
For anyone who has followed the work of the reclusive Alex Horn they realize that he has some special talents. When I heard that he had left the Carter Muteki brand I couldn’t help but be concerned that he had taken his tremendous talent and moved on to other adventures. With that in mind I searched for and acquired some of his recent production. Here’s a few pics ...
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It’s one of Horn’s Signature series knives. 177x45x2.18mm. 111gms. 1095 steel core with a reactive A203-E steel cladding. Hand forged and sanded with what I believe to be a coffee etch. Bocote handle with a black G10 bolster. Though not my preferred size it promised to be a fearsome cutter and I took advantage of my first chance to put it to work.
As luck would have it I provided grand-kid services so that my daughter and her husband could have a date night. There was no doubt what supper would be as my “Seven Layer Supper” is a true kids favourite and offers ample opportunity to test fly my new knife. Here’s a few pics ...
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The knife was truly a case of “art” meets “function”. Laser thin, light and easy to handle the knife was a joy to use. For me the knife approaches the upper reaches of my collection. The best news ... apparently Alex is indeed setting up a new shop to produce knives from. I look forward to the magic that Alex is capable of producing. My prediction ... we definitely haven’t heard the last of Alex Horn.
it promised to be a fearsome cutter and I took advantage of my first chance to put it to work.
My prediction ... we definitely haven’t heard the last of Alex Horn.
It can be counterproductive to tell for makers. The finish depends on execution rather than process typically. And usually it's a series of things used in very precise ways achieving a end result. Coffe can indeed have been used, ferric chloride as well, and probably some way of smoothing that oxide layer out again so it will not feel draggy in use. Knife looks greatOne of the interesting connections that I found in my research is that Alex “liked” virtually every post on Instagram made by Mareko Maumasi. Not a bad maker to “like” and follow. Maumasi too has been working with coffee etching and encourages other makers to follow. Alex then produces what appears to be a coffee etched series of knives which, in my opinion, are extraordinary. I tried to confirm this for months but the folks at Carter weren’t talking and Alex was his continuing reclusive self. Could it be that there is a “patent pending” on a process? Who knows ... but the results are obvious ... check out the pics.
It can be counterproductive to tell for makers.
About the dish ... it is indeed kids friendly. I’ve posted it in the Recipe forum for those who are interested in making it. My daughter says that it’s the only dish containing vegetables that her kids will eat without complaining. I’m thinking that is due to the tomato soup which is an unquestioned kids favourite. It’s officially a “seven” layer supper, but often ends up being ten or more layers. I often add crushed potato chips (New York Cheddar is my favourite) and multi type shredded cheese (Tex-Mex is the kids favourite) to the last 20 minutes of baking. Most leftovers from the vegetable drawer like mushrooms and a little bit (don’t go overboard for the kids) of sliced garlic or sliced leeks work well to add additional layers. Kids like plain old weiners or cubed balogna. Adults like spicier fare but you can easily do up a split dish with two toppings. Best of all ... you can feed a family of six on less than ten bucks! ... and you get to chop up a storm with your fancy knives!!!Look like awesome kid friendly food. Just layer up, top with some cream, maybe cheese as well?
This is my first custom, made by Joel Adler. I really like it a lot. The shape is intuitive and fast at 230mm and 58mm deep at the heel. 52100 core san mai. The handle I designed to look like a sunset. Joel shaped it well, its pretty comfy.
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@Brian Weekley
the craftsmanship looks really well executed, but the profile is so off putting, looks like a honesuki, cant help but feel thats awkward as hell to use just the ergonomics of it..
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