Drop Point with Takach Maple

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panch0

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Here is one I just got done with Andrew's maple scales. I don't think I do them justice but hey I'm a new guy. They sure are pretty. Sorry for the bad pics. It is 1/8" ATS34, RC 59-60 by Peter's HT, 8.25"OAL. likes and dislike comments welcome.

Thanks for looking.
-frank


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I am much more a woodworker than a knifemaker so take it as such. The only dislike is that the scales should be matched so that the grain and spalting flows around the knife.
 
If you're calling yourself a new guy, then let me go ahead and compliment those plunges. They look great. If you've been at it for a decade, it kind of goes without saying, your plunges are going to be symmetrical and clean. But we all know that's one of the harder parts to get the hang of when you're starting. Great work! :thumbup:

No thong hole? I've never regretted putting one in (except a couple times cracking the scales trying to put in a tube that was too big), but I've sure missed tham on times I've left them off.
 
I was gonna put one but made a rookie mistake, and ended up using the hole for a hidden pin. The good thing was I learned what not to do next time.
 
Likes: The Blade, both the general design, and the execution.
Dislikes: It's not mine! :D
Great work!
-Jason
 
I agree about the thong tube. Not a deal-breaker to me, though. The maple looks great; spalted stuff is almost always cool as a polar bear's backside.

I especially like the contour of the handle as seen in your first pic! Too often a handle is the same thickness in front and at the butt and that always feels "clunky" to me.

Keep it up buddy! You're inspiring us other newbies. :)
 
yeah man, you did a great job.
Nice blade and incredible scales.
I like your clean lines!
 
Simple yet classic design that offers both visual appeal and utilitarian function with nice geometry. There's Absolutely no reason for you to doubt your work on this piece. Keep up the good work.

Murph
 
MSCantrell said:
... No thong hole? I've never regretted putting one in (except a couple times cracking the scales trying to put in a tube that was too big), but I've sure missed tham on times I've left them off.
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I agree. I continue to be surprised at the number of makers and collectors that do not like thong holes.

Paul
 
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