Custom D2 tool steel, stabilized black ash burl. Feedback?

[j.c.knives]

100%handmade in New Zealand

I am 18 years old and have been in to knife making for a little over a year now, this is my most recent piece. All feedback is welcome!

• Total Length: 9.25"/ 235mm
• Blade Length: 4.53"/ 115mm
• Blade finish: High satin polish
• Blade Type: Drop point
• Blade Steel: D2 Tool Steel
• Blade thickness: 4mm
• Blade Hardness: 59 HRC professionally heat treated by Heat Treatments Ltd
• Secondary bevel angle: 25° for optimal sharpness and retention
• Handle material: Stabilized Black Ash Burl (book matched)
• Handle Treatment: Stabilized
• Handle Pins: Northern Star Mosaic Pin 7/32
• Sheath: Handmade 8-9oz 100% natural top grain cowhide
• Origin: Handmade New Zealand

All feedback is welcome!

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[Blades]

I like it, but is it a hunter or a camp knife? What is the knife designed for?

 

[j.c.knives]

It's been designed for hunting, but will perform perfectly well when it comes to general camp tasks. Haven't tested it with more vigorous tasks such as batoning though.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Gorgeous! Looks like you have a great knife-making career ahead.

 

[j.c.knives]

Thanks!