Production in December

I spent a lot of time grinding in December.  I had several things I wanted to try to make and wanted to throw together some of my everyday carry models for Christmas presents.  I used up a couple of old saw blades.  Much to my surprise, some original Curtis & Co. Saw stamps appeared in the metal after it was cleaned up.  In my mind, it made repurposing the old steel that much more special!

A small non-folding straight razor and a necker.  The radius behind the blade is the original hole in the center of the antique sawmill blade.  

Kitchen knife from Saw blade and birds eye maple handle.

Ulu from saw blade.  The original manufacturer stamping is visible even after grinding and heat treat.  Curtis Saw Co. Saint Luis, Mo.   Curtin is partially covered by handle.

A kitchen knife from a different saw mill blade.  This steel was deeply pitted on one side, probably from laying outside you years.  This caused the deeper spotting on one side.  I matched it up with walnut handles.

 This ULU cracked during heat treat.  You can see the hairline fracture just to the right of center on the bevel.  It will still find years of productive use around the shop.  Amazing petina.

EDC model with green liners.  From flat stock 1095.

EDC model with orange liners.  Flat stock 1095.

EDC model with sheepsfoot blade and orange liners.  Steel repurposed from a sawmill blade.  Great petina from day one on this blade!

Thin EDC with blue liners.  From a saw mill blade.

These were done by request. More handle than I usually build but really glad that I stepped out because I really enjoyed the feel in my hand after it was finished.

Kitchen knife from saw blade.  Mesquite handles.

My favorite of the month.  8" cleaver/chopper from a saw blade.  This thing turned out scary sharp!  The angular scores are a result of its years of use cutting lumber.

Kitchen Knives from vintage Saw Blade

Spent a couple of weeks making kitchen knives.  Most were cut out of an antique saw mill blade.  You can see the angular scores in the steel from its previous life as a circular blade.  I really enjoy using steel from many generations ago.  All of these knives are between 11.5" and 12.5"  The dark handle is walnut, the light one is birds eye maple and the others are mesquite.  Enjoy!

 

The deep pitting from years of the sawmill blade rusting resulted in a very interesting patina.