Burlap Drop Point in O1, Opinions please.

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A friend brought me some old camouflage burlap and asked for a large Drop point. Looking for some feedback, anything at all. Don't hold back, I learn from the good and the bad.
10 1/8" OAL
5/32" O1.

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Shop Dog's final inspection.

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I like the knife shape, looks good. I'm not crazy about the pin placement, but that's really just personal preference. Did you make the handle material out of camo burlap? Looks pretty good from what I can tell.

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I'm with you on the pin placement. I staggered them thinking it would give more strength than if they were in a row if that makes sense. Yes, the scales are camo burlap.
 
I really like it. The only thing I'm not super stoked about is I prefer my handles to be more sculpted. I'm a fan of handles like a BK14's as opposed to your straight shot. Short of that, I love it.
 
Pin placement and those little handle slots are the only negatives I see. It looks like a really nice shape and size!
 
It's hard to provide good feedback based only on the pictures you provided. It's impossible to get a good idea of the knife's proportions from them. Just use a plain white or light colored background, place the knife on it, and take some shots while hovering directly above the knife. Also, some close pictures of the blade grind, edge, and meeting of the tang and the handle, would be helpful.
 
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Thanks for that advice Dan57, I need to work on getting better photos. I appreciate the feedback, and will work on that the next time I post one up. I'd give it another shot but I've already given it to my buddy.
 
The size over all and the blade profile look great! I would say the handle is the weakest part. Definately looks like a solid and super functional knife!!
 
Your plunge looks good, and you didn't break the spine with your grind, the blade looks nicely sanded and it appears you brought the edge down pretty fine so you could do a small bevel. All good things in my opinion. You did a very nice job on the blade. The handle shape is ok, but the whole knife would look better if you had dropped the handle a tad. As is, you have one long straight line. I agree the pins should have been, either paired in rows, or installed in a straight line. I've never liked putting those vertical grip lines on a handle, it's an indication the handle isn't designed ergonomically enough to hold the hand by shape alone. However, with all of that said, it's a very nice knife. Oh, and pictures? Join the club, I'm the worst photo taker in the world!
 
Great feedback, I was pleased with the blade, but not the scales. The request from my friend was for the tip to be centered with the butt, however I took that too literally and didn't curve the spine enough. It came out on the blocky side. The scales turned out fairly slick for burlap so I added the grooves for a little more retention, but I see your point David, it does give a poor overall look. I plan on making another one similar with the same blade shape, but with walnut scales and I will curve the spine more and shape the handle better to lose that straight blocky look. Thanks again for the feedback gentlemen.
 
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