My first Hamon! Finished pics!

[Guest Bowdenknxvll]

Ive been wanting to do a hamon since I started making knives in March of 2011. I dont really like shiney blades so I never tried one. I decided to give it a shot through trial and error, I wanted to see if I could make one with a "dirty" color. Well, after five times of trying different methods, resanding in between, I think I finally got it. What ya think?

Edited October 19, 2012 by Kfu Knives

[Guest Broomhead]

Awesome work!

[Spots]

That looks reslly good. I like, I like

[Guest sL1k]

very nice!

[Guest 6.8 AR]

I think I want one of your knives!

[Guest Bowdenknxvll]

Here it is all finished up

[Guest sL1k]

That turned out very well !

[TrickyNicky]

Very sweet! One thing I've noticed with all the knives you've posted is you always seem to have incredibly figured handle material. Great job.

[cj0e]

Chris' scales are awesome. The crotch walnut that's on the Willow Camp knife in my possession are unbelievable. Every angle has a new appearance, and their mild contour fits the hand perfectly for a comfortable secure grip.

Awesome knife up there, love the hamon!

[Dolomite_supafly]

Try using box elder. I have done a lot of work with it and it is an amazing looking wood. It goes from a very vibrant blood red to a orange than makes it look like it is on fire. Most people throw it away as a trash wood but we would search the ends of the earth for it. I made bowls mostly but did make a few benches as well.

Dolomite

[Capbyrd]

I love the looks of your handles. I know other people do it as well but there is something so unique (in my head) about the wood over g10 and thick g10 liners.