New mark

Here's my new mark. This pic was from that last little file finished knife I posted. I haven't changed it for about 18 years.

[Steve Milliet]

I LOVE IT..... its got class and an chinese/oriental mystique to it..... at least the way i see it........ could you give us a lil' more insight into it....??

Each mark is individual. I do the mark with one chisle that has a curved edge. I make 7 lines by hitting the chisle at an angle to the surface. The angle makes each line look triangular.

[Gene Chapman]

Cool Tai, is the bottom of the chisel rounded? I have some gravers, store bought and home made. Have done some simple graving, it's fun.

I need to look at your mark on the cactus handle knife. Will use my magnifier with my old eyes.

Gene, the one you have is the old mark. The main difference is that it has straight lines rather than curved. I'm not sure where I marked that one , but look on the butt or around the octagon ricasso.

[J.Arthur Loose]

There is definitely something timeless about a handmade / handmarked blade...

That's nice, Tai.

[nifeman]

Hey Tai, as long as we're on the suject of marks, did you mark the 1st prize knife anywhere...Bud

inquiring minds want to know...

I'm sure I did. Look at the butt or around the ricasso.

[Dana Acker]

My knives from you have the straight chop marks, but I really like your new one. Looks good, Bro.

[Chuck Burrows]

Tai-
Does this mean great minds really do think a like? (snicker if you like)
On the bottom is my chop that I've been using since 1983 or so. I use it only on my full custom work, otherwise it just gets my maker's mark.
It's five strokes of a swivel knife.




Chuck