APB prototype {Koa and O1}

[BenR.T.]

This a new Prototype I just finished up. I am calling it the A.P.B. or All Purpose Bowie.
This is a dressed up one with stabilized curly Koa, a tapered tang and O1. I will probably do a more utility grade version in 5160 with micarta in the future.
The Koa is hand finished to 2500grit (no buffer here!) and has super character and chatoyancy that is very hard to capture on camera. The liners are black G10, and the pins are carbon fiber w/ a copper tube.
The OAL is 9" w/ a 4.75" blade.
I am still learning how to make shiny knives, so bear with me!
I attached a video to try and capture the Koa a bit better.
Thanks for looking!

[video=youtube_share;1laWyxxcWFs]http://youtu.be/1laWyxxcWFs[/video]

 

[Dave Behrens]

I like it!

 

[tinwiskers]

Ben, ben BEN, this is just awesome looking. I am a sucker for Koa wood and am excited to see it's final pictures. Beautiful! It really looks like it fill the hand nicely. love the included video, keep up the great work!

 

[BenR.T.]

Thanks Ian and Dave!
Here are a couple shots of the sheath.