#19, Elmax test knife, couple firsts for me.

[bigern26]

This is my 19th Knife, Its built of Elmax That was provided by Tracy at USA Knife Makers supply.
It contains a few firsts for me, Bolsters and a machine finish. This is the first and probably only knife I did not hand sand the blade. I feel like hand sanding puts more of me in each knife.

Thanks for looking and feel free to comment!

OAL - 9 7/8''
Blade - 4 3/8''
Handle - 5 1/16''
Blade is 3/16'' Elmax
Scales - Water Buffalo Horn hand rubbed and polised.
Bolsters and pins are polished nickel silver.

And here is a couple shots of it with its matching little brother which was also a first for me, A Benefit folder Knife #2 Buffalo Horn and nickel silver!!!

 

[Kevin Jones]

Nice.
I like #18's design better. Again, work on tapering your tangs.
Folder looks well executed from what the photo shows.

 

[tedinatl]

Very clean, Ernie! Well executed. Care to share your opinion on working with the Elmax?

 

[bigern26]

I like it, not bad to cut or grind. I only hand sanded the spine and that was really no different than CPM154.
I cant wait to see how it cuts!!

 

[tedinatl]

When I run out of my CPM 154 stock, I think this is going to be the next steel that I play with. Unfortunately I still have enough CPM154 for about 15 knives...