A Little Scandi Skinner

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Nice. I'm sure he's gonna like that. I like how you mark your work. Are you from Louisianna?
 
There are some things that jump out immediately to me:

First (and probably the biggest thing) is using a lawnmower blade for steel. Do yourself and your customers a favor and use a KNOWN cutlery grade steel. If you really want to do your customers a favor, send it out to be professionally heat treated.
Next is the grind. A scandi grind is the least favorable geometry you can use on a skinner. I can't imagine that knife performing well, as it sits, in that role.
Next is the handle. It looks excessively thick.
Finally, the pin placement looks all over the place and really throws off the aesthetics.

I know my criticism may seem harsh, but if you're looking to improve on what you're doing, I would at least take them into consideration.
 
Good on ya! Every piece of work is better than no work at all. I agree with Adam's notes. Also, when photographing, especially a highly polished blade, avoid a busy surface. There are some pics where I really had to work to distinguish the blade from the newspaper.
Keep on keepin' on!
 
Overall, a nice looking knife.

Especially the steel, the comments by Adam are pretty much what I noticed.

On the sheath - a retainer strap of some sort would help the knife stay in the sheath if carried out in the woods. If not using a retainer strap, make the pouch deeper and just have the last half to third of the handle exposed.
The stitching looks like it needs a bit of work, too.

Placing the knife on an even toned neutral surface and placing a small object for the reflection has more detail and impact. Use a postage stamp or a coin for the reflected object. At most, a dollar bill.

A comment on the background of the photos. In the first photo, the classifieds have several ads for Viagra. Get that cheap import stuff from them or online, add two or three tablets to each gallon of your quench oil. It will help get a lawnmower blade knife harder.
 
bladsmth said:
A comment on the background of the photos. In the first photo, the classifieds have several ads for Viagra. Get that cheap import stuff from them or online, add two or three tablets to each gallon of your quench oil. It will help get a lawnmower blade knife harder.
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They were not "raggin" they were offering you good advice. Maybe your friends know you dont take criticism well
 
Wow......he didn't appreciate the critisisum I guess. I have no issues taking critisisum from knife makers who are way above my skill level. I feel honored when a skilled knife maker will take the time to critique my work and offer suggestions.

Jay
 
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