I made this knife as a present for my friend Merv in August 2006. It is made
from a 128 layer CS70 and 15n20 billet that I made when on a course with Mick Maxen.
The handle is Zebrano wood with a brass guard. The blade is etched in ferric
chloride, and the sheath is made from 3mm vegetable tanned leather.
Below are pictures of the blades for twelve and thirteen during construction.
After forging:
After grinding and polishing:
After etching:
Here is the finished knife:
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