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Named for my Wife whose middle name, Lai Won, means "pretty clouds". It was a gift for her and took 18 months to make. The Mother of Pearl used for Scales was given to me by her Father, Henry, who captured the Abalone in California, South of HalfMoon Bay (back when it was still legal). It's important to employ the use of respiratory protection when working with Mother of Pearl. Even with a mask on it smells strongly like a serious visit to the Dentist when it's being ground on the wheel. It smells like teeth being ground to dust.

The Ninth Knife of my apprenticeship to KnifeMaker, Larry Detloff of Santa Cruz, California.

Blade length: 2.5"
Overall length (open): 6"

Damascus Steel folded by Mike Norris.

Blade: Stainless Vortex Damascus
Scale: Mother of Pearl
Liners: Titanium
Bolsters: 440c Stainless Steel
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,', Blade of Lai Won ,', by *HundredHands ( Suggested by *Juhua and Featured by ^Talty )
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*mnshortdraw Apr 19, 2013  New member
What's not to like about this one? Bravo.
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*HundredHands Apr 20, 2013
Many thanks, I'm glad it works for you!
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*mnshortdraw Apr 20, 2013  New member
I hope your knives get used. Something that pretty needs to be carried not neglected on a shelf. I'd love to own one some day.
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*HundredHands Apr 20, 2013
Thanks, yeah some folks use them more than others, still, mostly it's pretty light work. Gave one to my boss though and he sort of abuses it, which is good to see.
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*mnshortdraw Apr 20, 2013  New member
Haha, I would use it respectfully. It's sharp for a reason.
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*HundredHands Apr 20, 2013
Well said. ^_^
Respect,
& good hunting.
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~Motise Mar 15, 2013   Digital Artist
I see you got a DD for this one, congrats! It looks awesome, and you spent 18 months on it so it reallly deserves it! haha:D
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Mood: Optimism *HundredHands Mar 15, 2013
I'm a slow poke for sure! ^_^
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~Motise Mar 15, 2013   Digital Artist
hahah yes but thats nice, spending so much time on something! Many people get lazy easily.. haha
Also, did you manage to keep it secret for your wife until it was finished, or did she know about it all the time?:D
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*HundredHands Mar 15, 2013
Nah, she knew about it.
I mean, she knew it was going on, but she didn't know what it actually looked like.
So sort of a half-surprise, maybe. ^_^
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