HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

For questions/topics that don't fit into the other, more specific forums.
Post Reply
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

Hey Guys. I wanted to share a few images of a custom project I have been working on. :D Its finally completed and I could not be happier with the finished knife.

about 5 years ago. I was lucky enough to fondle a knife from Devin Thomas. It was what I consider the the finest scimitar made. The blade was stainless damascus . and a awesome feather pattern. Im sure many of you know the knife I am talking about. Have seen it in pictures or heard about it in story's that describe the legendary blade.. ;) At that time. I told myself. One day. Im gona make a epic and awesome scimitar... Oh yes. I will..... lol

Fast forward many years. and I was lucky to have a client who has purchased a number of my knives. ask me "If you could make any knife what would it be" Needless to say. I used this opportunity to suggest a River of fire pattern scimitar. inspired by that amazing blade I had seen years earlier. Thankfully my client seemed to like the idea as much as me.. and the project began...

The plan. We agreed on size, and materials. as well as a unique handle shape.. I think its inspired by Ian.. another knife maker. forgive me if I am not giving credit where its due. The shape is a modified Wa. the top half is a standard octagon and then the bottom tapers some and is rounded. My client described it as a "kite" shaped handle. From there. We wanted to do a full fileworked blade . that would flow and complement the knife. The handle materials were also to be unique and cool., Yet subtle enough to not draw all of your attention to the handle and not the blade itself.. So just the right amount of flair to be Classy and Sexy. Yet not so much to be the star of the show..

Enough talk. Let me share some pictures of the finished knife. and say Thanks to you Mike for the opportunity to make this knife/dream come to life!

Blessings
Randy
Attachments
IMG_1548 (1280x853) (800x533).jpg
IMG_1544 (1280x853) (800x533).jpg
IMG_1535 (1280x853) (800x533).jpg
IMG_1532 (1280x875) (800x547).jpg
IMG_1529 (1280x853) (800x533).jpg
IMG_1524 (1280x831) (800x519).jpg
IMG_1521 (1280x854) (800x534).jpg
IMG_1520 (1280x712) (800x445).jpg
IMG_1519 (1280x744) (800x465).jpg
IMG_1508 (1280x854) (800x534).jpg
IMG_1501 (1280x853) (800x533).jpg
IMG_1498 (1280x853) (800x533).jpg
IMG_1497 (1280x798) (800x499).jpg
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
User avatar
Jeff B
Posts: 14741
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:59 pm
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Has thanked: 1954 times
Been thanked: 2324 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by Jeff B »

The Damascus patterns you and Randy Jr. come up with are absolutely AMAZING!
If God wanted me to be a vegetarian he wouldn't have made animals taste so good.
User avatar
STPepper9
Posts: 1358
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:37 am
Location: Chicago, IL
Has thanked: 150 times
Been thanked: 227 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by STPepper9 »

That's a pretty cool looking knife.
User avatar
ChefKnivesToGo
Site Admin
Posts: 16857
Joined: Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:23 pm
Location: Madison, WI
Has thanked: 2051 times
Been thanked: 3275 times
Contact:

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by ChefKnivesToGo »

That's fantastic Randy!

PS we sold 3 of your knives yesterday.
Image
Mark Richmond
Co-Owner Chefknivestogo
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/newarrivals.html
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

Jeff B wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:43 am The Damascus patterns you and Randy Jr. come up with are absolutely AMAZING!
Thank ya Jeff B This pattern is called River of fire. Randy Jr sure does a nice job on it. And it worked well on this slicer!
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

STPepper9 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:45 am That's a pretty cool looking knife.
Thank you sir. :D
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

ChefKnivesToGo wrote: Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:06 am That's fantastic Randy!

PS we sold 3 of your knives yesterday.
Awesome. so you gona be ready for more any time soon? ;)

Thanks for the comment on the scimitar. I am super pleased and proud of this one.

Blessings
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
Lepus
Posts: 4561
Joined: Thu Jan 26, 2017 10:06 pm
Location: Durham, NC
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by Lepus »

That's one of the most incredible knives I've ever seen. Awesome work.
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

Lepus wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:29 pm That's one of the most incredible knives I've ever seen. Awesome work.
Thank you very much. :D That was sorta the goal for this one. :D
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
Georgek
Posts: 707
Joined: Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:01 pm
Location: NY

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by Georgek »

Stunning work!!!!
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

Thank ya George
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
dv/dt
Posts: 187
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2017 11:47 am

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by dv/dt »

That knife is absolutely beautiful. Great job!
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

I appreciate the comment and you all checking out the thread. You guys and gals are the best!
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
ckreef
Posts: 54
Joined: Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:49 pm

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by ckreef »

I'll be honest I'm not thrilled with that Damascus pattern but it looks really good for that knife.

All around superb job.
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

ckreef wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:14 pm I'll be honest I'm not thrilled with that Damascus pattern but it looks really good for that knife.

All around superb job.
Thanks for your honest input!!!
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
milkbaby
Posts: 594
Joined: Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:12 am
Location: Sunny Florida
Been thanked: 2 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by milkbaby »

That's AMAZING! Awesome profile, great flow of the pattern from the handle to the tip, and everything else just adds to it from the mokume bolsters and ends caps, the mosaic pins, filework... Wow.

I'm looking at this on my phone and can't tell... Are those scales camel bone, buffalo horn, something else? Amazing!
jared
Posts: 419
Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2017 7:25 pm

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by jared »

I really love that damascus blade.
ckreef
Posts: 54
Joined: Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:49 pm

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by ckreef »

HHH Knives wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:52 am
ckreef wrote: Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:14 pm I'll be honest I'm not thrilled with that Damascus pattern but it looks really good for that knife.

All around superb job.
Thanks for your honest input!!!
To be even more honest your knives are the ones I lust after the most. The craftsmanship you put into all your creations is just over the top. I do hope to have you make me a custom knife or two sometime in the future. My son starts his freshman year of collage next fall so I really need to chill out on the bank account for awhile. But one day......
User avatar
HHH Knives
Posts: 330
Joined: Wed Jan 25, 2017 2:57 pm
Been thanked: 4 times

Re: HHH Knives, River of Fire. Scimitar

Post by HHH Knives »

AWESOME!! Let me know when your ready.

Blessings
HHH Knives, Inspired by God, Forged by Fire, Tempered by Water, Grounded by Earth & Guided by the spirit!

God is GOOD, ALL the time!!!
Randy Haas
http://hhhcustomknives.com
Post Reply