This is Part 2 of my little Kiridashi project. Im making it using only a saw, files and sandpaper - showing that every step done by a fancy machine can also be done with your own hands and very simple tools. It just takes more time...
Again, I went for a hamon, which is purely of aesthetical nature

A Kiridashi is a traditional japanese utility knife used for cutting paper, wood and leather.

Steel is 1095 high carbon steel