First Chef Knives Completed

[A. Cole]

The first seven chef knives are done and I am very pleased with them! They all have an 8in 3/32in thick blade of AEB-L, heat treated and ground by me. These are the first knives I've been able to sandblast the tangs, which is more consistent and (hypothetically) stronger bond. Various stable handle materials and bronze pins. Most of these are original pattern with a flat machine finished grind. $240 each with free shipping. I thought I had found a system for making Kydex covers which would not scratch the blades, and so made a cover for each of these, but found the kydex will create scratches, even if it is perfectly clean. So, if you want a cover for any of these, you are free to it, but it will scratch the blade. Let me know if you are interested in one of these or one like it!

The top knife is machine finished, has a Desert Ironwood handle, and is unavailable. The bottom one is also flat ground and machine finished and has a Burnt Orange Micarta handle.

[A. Cole]

The top one is Red/White/Blue G10 and a bit shorter "santokuish" blade. The bottom knife is handrubbed, has a Desert Ironwood handle, and is unavailable.

[A. Cole]

The top knife is hollow ground and has a dyed Birch laminate handle. The bottom one is pointier (or more "French") and has a Natural Micarta handle.

[pianoman9701]

Chef's knives rarely come with a sheath because they either sit in a block or the chef has a knife bag.

[A. Cole]

Chef's knives rarely come with a sheath because they either sit in a block or the chef has a knife bag.

Yes, that's true. I thought it might be nice to have a well made cover for shipping and drawer storage. Since this didn't work, I'll probably make slip on cardboard covers to ship.

Apparently I don't know how to count. I've finished six, four of which are available. There is one more in the shop that is almost done which I must have counted.

[A. Cole]

This Chef was delayed from the previous ones as the handle needed to be oil finished, which takes a couple days. It has a flat, machine finished grind, an exhibition grade Bubinga handle, and is also available for $240. There are also pictures with text describing some of the processes I take these knives through on my FB page. Thanks for looking!

[teanawayslayer]

Not a chef knife but a knife made by Alden it cut hundreds of shrooms today!

[A. Cole]

Not a chef knife but a knife made by Alden it cut hundreds of shrooms today!

Those look good, thanks for sharing! Can I share that picture on my FB page?

[teanawayslayer]

Not a chef knife but a knife made by Alden it cut hundreds of shrooms today!

Those look good, thanks for sharing! Can I share that picture on my FB page?

you bet

[WapitiTalk1]

 Very nice. Mr Cole, do you have a website for the non-Facebookers to browse your knives?  Thanks.

[ZaneHunts]

I bought one of Alden's knifes close to a year ago and I've skinned a possum, cleaned 5 ducks, and two grouse with it so far and it's still razor sharp. It's very well made and I can tell it's going to last a lifetime.
So don't hesitate to buy one of his beautiful custom knifes!

[ZaneHunts]

 

[A. Cole]

Very nice. Mr Cole, do you have a website for the non-Facebookers to browse your knives?  Thanks.

Sorry it took me so long for me to respond. Yes, I do have a website, but it is just a free one from WIX, so it is hard to find. Here is a link: https://aldgracole.wixsite.com/aldencoleknives. Thanks,
Alden

[A. Cole]

I bought one of Alden's knifes close to a year ago and I've skinned a possum, cleaned 5 ducks, and two grouse with it so far and it's still razor sharp. It's very well made and I can tell it's going to last a lifetime.
So don't hesitate to buy one of his beautiful custom knifes!

Thanks Zane! That's a good knife, I'm glad you're enjoying it! Just out of curiosity... did you eat the possum? Nice picture too.

[ZaneHunts]

I bought one of Alden's knifes close to a year ago and I've skinned a possum, cleaned 5 ducks, and two grouse with it so far and it's still razor sharp. It's very well made and I can tell it's going to last a lifetime.
So don't hesitate to buy one of his beautiful custom knifes!

Thanks Zane! That's a good knife, I'm glad you're enjoying it! Just out of curiosity... did you eat the possum? Nice picture too.

I thought about trying to eat it but after smelling the smell that came off the critter, I decided to let carcass be coyote food.
I've heard mixed reviews on the edibility of possums so I'm sure my curiosity will get to me someday, maybe in the form of possum stew.

[A. Cole]

I bought one of Alden's knifes close to a year ago and I've skinned a possum, cleaned 5 ducks, and two grouse with it so far and it's still razor sharp. It's very well made and I can tell it's going to last a lifetime.
So don't hesitate to buy one of his beautiful custom knifes!

Thanks Zane! That's a good knife, I'm glad you're enjoying it! Just out of curiosity... did you eat the possum? Nice picture too.

I thought about trying to eat it but after smelling the smell that came off the critter, I decided to let carcass be coyote food.
I've heard mixed reviews on the edibility of possums so I'm sure my curiosity will get to me someday, maybe in the form of possum stew.

Yeah, I don't blame you. They're weird critters.

[brew]

The folks I know who have ate them will cage them and feed them nothing but milk for over a week...I've ate a lot of weird stuff but possum is a hard pass for me...

On another note any progress on the knife we spoke about ?

[A. Cole]

The folks I know who have ate them will cage them and feed them nothing but milk for over a week...I've ate a lot of weird stuff but possum is a hard pass for me...

On another note any progress on the knife we spoke about ?

Seems like a lot of work for a marsupial

Yes, I finished it today and am working on pictures right now. Should get five chefs, including the one you were interested in, posted tonight.

[A. Cole]

 I've been spending around 35hrs/week in the shop and have finished five fine knives today, with three more just needing an oil finish in the handle. I put all of these with a little more information about them on my website here (https://aldgracole.wixsite.com/aldencoleknives/shop), and will be trying to do so for ALL of the knives I have available soon. Let me know if you are interested in one of these, and thanks for looking!

The top one has a Purple G10 handle, and the bottom one is Desert Ironwood.

[A. Cole]

Both of these have Dymalux (Birch laminate) handles.

[A. Cole]

This one has a Red/White/Blue G10 handle. 

[b0bbyg]

These Chef knifes are the real deal, if you are on the fence get off and buy one!

We have had the one pictured for a little over 2 weeks and it is the only kitchen knife that makes it out of the drawer most days. We could not be more pleased with how it performs and I really like the Iron wood handle that I selected.

Thanks Alden for a great product! 

[A. Cole]

These Chef knifes are the real deal, if you are on the fence get off and buy one!

We have had the one pictured for a little over 2 weeks and it is the only kitchen knife that makes it out of the drawer most days. We could not be more pleased with how it performs and I really like the Iron wood handle that I selected.

Thanks Alden for a great product! 

Thank you for the feedback Rob! I'm glad you are enjoying it.

[b0bbyg]

These Chef knifes are the real deal, if you are on the fence get off and buy one!

We have had the one pictured for a little over 2 weeks and it is the only kitchen knife that makes it out of the drawer most days. We could not be more pleased with how it performs and I really like the Iron wood handle that I selected.

Thanks Alden for a great product! 

Thank you for the feedback Rob! I'm glad you are enjoying it.

Today it got in some good work,finally got to cut up a brisket! Felt like a way more noble cause  than just veggies and small steaks