Persian Utility and 2 Raptor "Max"-es in BG42

[Jason Cutter]

Here's some more of mine from the recent Show.

All are in 3/16th's BG42 stainless, thermals by Hills Heat Treatment with cryo and triple temper. Machine finished and tapered tangs. All balance on the index finger. 303SS fittings.

Thanks for looking. Jason.

PERSIAN UTILITY
4.5inch edge, 9.5inch OAL. Scales are stabilised Ringed Red Stringybark (redgum) The handles have a great chatoyancy but thats impossible to pick up in pics.



RAPTOR PRO "MAX"
3.5inch edge, 8.25inch OAL. Scales are stabilised Maple Burl.





RAPTOR PRO "MAX"
3.5inch edge, 8.25inch OAL. Scales are stabilised Stag-jigged Bone.

[Andrew Garrett]

Awesome work Doc! I really like the last one! That jigged bone just doesn't get enough credit as a great handle material!

How are those joints doin?

[rhrocker]

I like all of them Jason, but love the Persian Utility. There's something about that style, don't quite know what it is, but it's an eyecatcher. Looks very user friendly-attacker deadly also. That's important in a dark alley.

[Burchtree]

Very nice work (as usual) -- nice choice of steel.

[Jason Cutter]

Thanks guys, I did these to use up my last batch of BG42 since I've kinda decided that most of my stainless work would now be in S30V. I am very impressed with the edge holding of BG42, but S30V seems to have the edge, literally, with the customers. More people seem to know about it.

The joints - not too bad, occasionally, I try a few manouvres I shouldn't and the twinge of pain or my finger getting bizarrely bent into a position it shouldn't be in, reminds me why I'm taking a rest.

Michael, I am working on a variation of your suggestion of the sanding stick; it involves using my arms and the heels of my hands, so fingers crossed, I should be able to do some nicely finished knives shortly. Jason.