Finally, something to post!

[messerist]

It has been a while since I have posted any knife shots here. Life sorta has a way of getting in the way sometimes. I forged this one out of a retired Army 5-ton truck leaf spring. A friend wanted a "cleaver type" knife and this hog is what came up with. The blade is a touch longer than 9 inches and sports a quilted maple handle stained with aqua fortis. The spine is 1/4" thick. I used the knife to hack up some venison and veggies for stew a few nights ago and it performed very well. Thanks for looking.

 

[hso]

Kinda Neo Primitive.

Cool

 

[Gordon]

I'm looking for something like that that will fit into the official chopping gauge box, barely. I like the butdaforge look of yours.

 

[JShirley]

Outstanding.

 

[Piraticalbob]

I love cleaver-style knives. That's a nice one.

 

[JimStC]

Very nice. Really like the handle. That blade is definitely a chopper.
Thanks for the picture

Jim

 

[italy4nra]

Very nice.

 

[bikerdoc]

You got the magic going on that one my friend. good to see you back to forge.

 

[rcmodel]

WoW!

I bet that took a while to finish grind!

I really like the handle material too!!

rc

 

[heron]

Nice; looks like a real worker. What's the hole in the blade for?

 

[zorro45]

I could haves used that on some chicken today, nice looking knife.

 

[messerist]

Thanks for the gracious comments gentlemen. I put the hole in the blade so that it can be hung from a hook. Most of the cleavers I have collected also have such a hole.

 

[harvjr]

NICE LOOKING PIECE!!

Love the maple!!

Harv