Photo Story The making of a bread knife

Unregistered User 8 · 09-10-2022, 03:57 AM - **1 Like**

WOW, Sandy, this thread is impressive on soooo many levels.
Really appreciate you showing us the 'how and why' of making such a beautiful bread knife.

One of your many talents isn't so hidden now.

**c.a.m** · 09-10-2022, 04:48 AM - **1 Like**

Double wow!

Love your workshop with all its serious machinery.

Very impressive work and workmanship. Thanks for documenting the progress.

- Craig

**UncleVanya** · 09-10-2022, 09:39 PM - **1 Like**

I love the walk through. Not too much detail - nor too little. Lovely blade.

**noelcmn** · 09-11-2022, 04:17 AM - **1 Like**

Add a TRIPLE WOW WOW WOW! Such incredible skill! Congratulations! I'm tempted to order one!

Sandy Hancock · 06-25-2023, 01:43 AM - **2 Likes**

My knife making journey has continued unabated since that bread knife went to a Forum member in Florida.

Here are the most recent two - forged from the newly-developed high carbon super steel - Apex Ultra.

dbs · 06-25-2023, 03:18 AM - **1 Like**

They are so nice Sandy.

que es tu · 06-25-2023, 08:27 AM - **1 Like**

Wow! Fantastic!! What a beautiful knife, truly a work of art! Thank you for sharing this! It’s fascinating to see how a knife is made!

Unregistered User 8 · 08-05-2023, 02:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

My knife making journey has continued...........

A lovely matched pair of cutters, mate.

I've been thinking (which is always dangerous for me!!) that you must have a couple of Surgeon buddies at the various hospitals you work at, and that the gift of a personalized hand-made, non-surgical use Damascus scalpel from you would be a cherished 'straight to the poolroom' present.......just sayin'...

gatorguy · 08-05-2023, 03:04 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

My knife making journey has continued unabated since that bread knife went to a Forum member in Florida.

Here are the most recent two - forged from the newly-developed high carbon super steel - Apex Ultra.

I'm fairly sure I'll be ordering one more knife later this year, probably a carver, to match up with your bread knife, which has received more than a few compliments. Apex Ultra for it sounds perfect.

Over the past year your knife has become one of my wife's very precious things, and she has more respect and appreciation for it because of how diligently you documented the process. Had she just received the knife without the background story I'm sure she would have thought it was a lovely blade, but you made it special for her with the photos of the tools, the steps, and the overall process of crafting a hand-forged and customized knife for us.

Sandy Hancock · 08-05-2023, 03:10 PM

Thanks gatorguy. That's exactly the sort of feedback that makes all the effort worth it

Arjay Bee · 08-05-2023, 03:49 PM - **1 Like**

Those are beautiful knives Sandy - how do you fit in your photography with such a labour intensive activity - plus a job....

Sandy Hancock · 08-05-2023, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Those are beautiful knives Sandy - how do you fit in your photography with such a labour intensive activity - plus a job....

To be honest, photography has taken a back seat

**UncleVanya** · 08-05-2023, 04:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

To be honest, photography has taken a back seat

Hobbies shift. As long as it’s fun it’s worth it.

**c.a.m** · 08-05-2023, 05:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

how do you fit in your photography with such a labour intensive activity - plus a job....

I've been thinking the same... I guess he just calls in sick.

Marvelous work, Sandy.

- Craig

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09-10-2022, 03:57 AM - 1 Like	#31
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	WOW, Sandy, this thread is impressive on soooo many levels. Really appreciate you showing us the 'how and why' of making such a beautiful bread knife. One of your many talents isn't so hidden now.

09-10-2022, 04:48 AM - 1 Like	#32
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Double wow! Love your workshop with all its serious machinery. Very impressive work and workmanship. Thanks for documenting the progress. - Craig

09-10-2022, 09:39 PM - 1 Like	#33
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	I love the walk through. Not too much detail - nor too little. Lovely blade.

09-11-2022, 04:17 AM - 1 Like	#34
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,182	Add a TRIPLE WOW WOW WOW! Such incredible skill! Congratulations! I'm tempted to order one!

06-25-2023, 01:43 AM - 2 Likes	#35
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272 Original Poster	My knife making journey has continued unabated since that bread knife went to a Forum member in Florida. Here are the most recent two - forged from the newly-developed high carbon super steel - Apex Ultra.

06-25-2023, 03:18 AM - 1 Like	#36
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	They are so nice Sandy.

06-25-2023, 08:27 AM - 1 Like	#37
que es tu Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,602	Wow! Fantastic!! What a beautiful knife, truly a work of art! Thank you for sharing this! It’s fascinating to see how a knife is made!

08-05-2023, 02:00 AM - 1 Like	#38
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock My knife making journey has continued........... A lovely matched pair of cutters, mate. I've been thinking (which is always dangerous for me!!) that you must have a couple of Surgeon buddies at the various hospitals you work at, and that the gift of a personalized hand-made, non-surgical use Damascus scalpel from you would be a cherished 'straight to the poolroom' present.......just sayin'...

08-05-2023, 03:04 AM - 3 Likes	#39
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock My knife making journey has continued unabated since that bread knife went to a Forum member in Florida. Here are the most recent two - forged from the newly-developed high carbon super steel - Apex Ultra. I'm fairly sure I'll be ordering one more knife later this year, probably a carver, to match up with your bread knife, which has received more than a few compliments. Apex Ultra for it sounds perfect. Over the past year your knife has become one of my wife's very precious things, and she has more respect and appreciation for it because of how diligently you documented the process. Had she just received the knife without the background story I'm sure she would have thought it was a lovely blade, but you made it special for her with the photos of the tools, the steps, and the overall process of crafting a hand-forged and customized knife for us.

08-05-2023, 03:10 PM	#40
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272 Original Poster	Thanks gatorguy. That's exactly the sort of feedback that makes all the effort worth it

08-05-2023, 03:49 PM - 1 Like	#41
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Those are beautiful knives Sandy - how do you fit in your photography with such a labour intensive activity - plus a job....

08-05-2023, 04:06 PM	#42
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272 Original Poster	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Those are beautiful knives Sandy - how do you fit in your photography with such a labour intensive activity - plus a job.... To be honest, photography has taken a back seat

08-05-2023, 04:35 PM - 1 Like	#43
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock To be honest, photography has taken a back seat Hobbies shift. As long as it’s fun it’s worth it.

08-05-2023, 05:49 PM - 1 Like	#44
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by Arjay Bee how do you fit in your photography with such a labour intensive activity - plus a job.... I've been thinking the same... I guess he just calls in sick. Marvelous work, Sandy. - Craig