Presenting, my latest. Forged from Chainsaw chain, mounted to Redwood Burl, and my "carbonated bronze" guard.

Edge is 3.25", overall is 8.25".

http://tidewaterforge.smugmug.com/The-Tidewater-Forge/Chainsaw/DSCF8916/1235687858_R3etP-XL.jpg

http://tidewaterforge.smugmug.com/The-Tidewater-Forge/Chainsaw/DSCF8915/1235687984_nKi6U-XL.jpg

http://tidewaterforge.smugmug.com/The-Tidewater-Forge/Chainsaw/DSCF8920/1235687941_3Pcki-XL.jpg

http://tidewaterforge.smugmug.com/The-Tidewater-Forge/Chainsaw/DSCF8918/1235687891_98dyL-XL.jpg

Nice work! I've tried Redwood Burl several times and it just hasn't worked for me. Always cracks. Any hints?

Good looking knife!! I really liked the "carb0nated bronze" guard. Can you elaborate on how you make it?

Thanks
Steve Hostetler

Good looking knife!! I really liked the "carb0nated bronze" guard. Can you elaborate on how you make it?

Thanks
Steve Hostetler

I took a crucible of bronze, heated it to molten, and then slowly stirred in a cup or so of BB's. Kept the heat up so it would finish offgassing, then let it slowly cool. Saw out the pieces you want, and proceed as normal.

Thanks for looking!

Nice work! I've tried Redwood Burl several times and it just hasn't worked for me. Always cracks. Any hints?

This stuff is stabilized, professionally, before I buy it. That may be the key. Good luck.

Great looking knife and the red wood burl is awesome.