This piece of metal may not look all that glamorous.
After all, it started out as a hunk of steel from a coil spring.
But put it in the hands of a craftsman like my buddy Len, and you know you're going to end up with something pretty special. Len started making knives as a hobby, but I suspect that given the beauty of his workmanship - it's going to turn from a side hustle to a booming business.
Here's his new forge,
but here's the old one, with a knife inside, getting its temper on.
Len came by my shop a few months ago, in search of wood for handles. We went through a few boxes of wood, and he chose some lovely pieces. In return, he made this amazing piece for me.
It is CRAZY sharp!
This particular handle is made of MonkeyPod - "a wood named for the spiral-shaped fruit pods which the tree bears.
Outside of Hawaii, one of the most common names for the species is Raintree, which is due to the leaves’ tendency to fold up at night or during periods of rainfall, allowing rain to pass through its broad canopy to the vegetation below."
(Thanks Wood DataBase!)
He's even started making the custom fitting sheathes for his knives, and together - they are stunning.
His sheathes are works of art by themselves, but combined with his knives - WOW!
If you're interested in acquiring one of his knives, drop me a message and I'll connect you with him - he's s hell of a nice guy, and an amazing knife maker. You won't be sorry.
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