Bolstered Companion with Cherry slabs

blgoode

blgoode

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This has a nice piece of Cherry and an etched set of bolsters. 4th in a batch of 7 knives. 3 more to finish!! Thanks for looking.
Blade is 0-1 and sheath will be leather.
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Beautiful fit and finish Brian!! Good choice on the nickel or stainless bolsters. Not sure which. I think brass wouldn't have given good contrast between the metal and wood. They would have ran into one another if you know what I mean. NICE!
Scott
 
Very nice Brian. I like the temper line very cool touch. I agree with Scott, the bolster really fits the transition from handle to blade. Beautiful work!
Ed
 
Thanks Burnsey!! Thats alot coming from you. You have owned some NICE knives :D Wish I could say this one would be in my knife drawer but I am just glad this is going to be a user for a nice guy.
 
The temper line looks awsome!! Can I ask, "Do you put any finish on the wood handle slabs?" I am a bit of a rookie and am working on a cherry burl handled chopper and I want to seal the slabs from water, if possible, and still keep the natural look like you have here.

thanks - Bob Urban
 
I put Teak oil and wax on them. Unless you soak it in water this should give protection enough. You can always resand and oil when needed :D
 
Should have the sheath done tonight. Almost ready for mail ;)
 
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