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First hidden tang knife

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trogdorr

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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)
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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

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let me know what you think. I'm always open to advice, tips, and criticism. lets just keep it constructive :p

Thanks for looking,
Trogdorr
 
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