Hi guys, I was at it again last weekend making some rasp knives and I finished my first hidden tang knife. I went for a classic bowie design, the handle is made out of Satinwood. The tang extends maybe 1/8th of an inch from the second pin. I used some clay which I dug up from a nearby creek to coat the spine leaving about half an inch of edge exposed. This is the first time I have attempted anything like this and am pleased with how it turned out, though, there are still a handful of things I would do differently next time.
(sorry for the cell phone quality pictures)
This is also the first time I have put a hand guard on a knife, I used what was left of the rasp after shaping the blade and tang
let me know what you think. I'm always open to advice, tips, and criticism. lets just keep it constructive
Thanks for looking,
Trogdorr
(sorry for the cell phone quality pictures)
This is also the first time I have put a hand guard on a knife, I used what was left of the rasp after shaping the blade and tang
let me know what you think. I'm always open to advice, tips, and criticism. lets just keep it constructive
Thanks for looking,
Trogdorr