BIG ASS CLEAVER Complete

[synspeed]

Completed for an ODT member and BBQ competitor per his specific requests, here's the beast.
-1084 steel, differentially hardened and double tempered to 59-60rc.
-Short primary bevels with 30 degree edge, shaving sharp
-Rough/worn finish through multiple etch cycles, steel wool rub downs, and acid baths
-Exhibition grade snakewood handle scales with brass liners and pins
-O.A.L.: 14.75"
-Height: 5"
-Thickness @ spine: .200"
-Weight: $@&#ing heavy

 

[Bushwick100]

That's Nice, GOOD Job.

 

[7pt62THOR]

Completed for an ODT member and BBQ competitor per his specific requests, here's the beast.
-1084 steel, differentially hardened and double tempered to 59-60rc.
-Short primary bevels with 30 degree edge, shaving sharp
-Rough/worn finish through multiple etch cycles, steel wool rub downs, and acid baths
-Exhibition grade snakewood handle scales with brass liners and pins
-O.A.L.: 14.75"
-Height: 5"
-Thickness @ spine: .200"
-Weight: $@&#ing heavy

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......and $@#ing AWESOME!

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I had a real butcher's meat cleaver years ago.
I felt like I could chop down a tree with it.
It felt nothing like what you can buy at a big box department store.

 

[abeaty2]

Awesome blade. I feel like this is a bad decision, but would you pm me a price for something similar?

Thanks and great work as always.

 

[LARGO9]

Man that is sweet

 

[synspeed]

Awesome blade. I feel like this is a bad decision, but would you pm me a price for something similar?

Thanks and great work as always.

PM'd you.

 

[synspeed]

I had a real butcher's meat cleaver years ago.
I felt like I could chop down a tree with it.
It felt nothing like what you can buy at a big box department store.

This one's a monster, that's for sure.

 

[Ringleader]

Beautiful work. He should be happy with that blade for years to come.

 

[synspeed]

Thanks guys!