Just realized I've had this for nigh on a month -- time to pass it on before I get too attached!
first, I have to say in the past I have not been a fan of really big knife grips -- but these are different.
Very blocky and almost square, but with all the edges melted off and with a subdued but definite contour.
The sheath is also excellent.
first - 2 in-hand pics
then a comparison to my second newest knife the BK16 (and thanks again to arcadiaknives for the nifty little utility knife) -- note similarities in blade shape (the drop point is my favorite pattern) both have plenty of belly, but the fattycrafter is closer to a spear point than the Becker.
last, a functional shot:
This knife was great for food prep -- thanks to the oppressive heat this past several weeks, I didn't get to spend much time outside, but she got a lot of kitchen duty. no hot spots.
I did get outside Sunday when the temp was finally below 100 and did some whittling, fuzz sticks, carving, and drilling.
It's a bit too pointy for bowl carving, does a great job of drilling holes for bearing blocks and a hearth for friction fire.
made great fuzz sticks, and worked well for shaping the outside of a bowl -- even shaving knots smooth.
unfortunately, I had misplaced the camera, so didn't get pictures of any of this activity.
(besides, no picture i take could come close to competing with tinwhisker's glamour shots!)
so, next batter is up -- as soon as i have an address, this will be heading out to our next contestant!
