Camp Chopper

[RyanW]

I have jumped back on the wagon, after dealing with some personal side track issues...

I am mainly having a hard time with the handle on this guy. I have not HT'd. I like the Butt, where I am having issues is deciding on whether or not to extend the Handle towards the Blade and using Tubing on the forward Lanyard hole?

I am wide open to other suggestions (Pros & Cons), So far I am really liking the blade profile and weight distribution. I feel good about my grind (For the 1st time), even though it took me forever!!!

Steel: (13/64" x 1.75") HR 5160
OAL: 12"
Cutting Egde: 6.25"
Handle: Ebony

 

[ERIK KNIVES]

I like your knife. I don't know that I would change it. Here is a quick and dirty version of what I think you may be considering. Sorry if I am way off.

Erik

 

[Mr. Bad Example]

FWIW, I'm thinking perhaps something in between the two above pix. I like the short handle but I think extending it might make it more comfortable to use--the exposed steel "guard" looks like it might wear on the finger if left as-is. I think tubing the hole would be fine.