H hickbob Joined Mar 28, 2009 Messages 90 May 17, 2009 #1 Well, I have made a few full tangs and I figured I'd try a hidden tang. What do you guys think? 9" Overall 4.5" O-1 tool blade Presentation Walnut from the butt of a gun stock for the handle Guard and butt-cap is stainless I think this is knife #12
Well, I have made a few full tangs and I figured I'd try a hidden tang. What do you guys think? 9" Overall 4.5" O-1 tool blade Presentation Walnut from the butt of a gun stock for the handle Guard and butt-cap is stainless I think this is knife #12
D DustinHall Joined Dec 31, 2008 Messages 687 May 18, 2009 #2 Looks very good. Really nice finish and good looking wood handle. Personally, I don't really like the look of the buttcap but, maybe that's just me.
Looks very good. Really nice finish and good looking wood handle. Personally, I don't really like the look of the buttcap but, maybe that's just me.
J JasonSCarter Joined Dec 20, 2008 Messages 1,937 May 18, 2009 #3 Overall GREAT Job! I agree with Dustin the butt cap seems to throw the flow a lil off. I suggest grinding it flush with the handle. Good Job again Jason
Overall GREAT Job! I agree with Dustin the butt cap seems to throw the flow a lil off. I suggest grinding it flush with the handle. Good Job again Jason
H hickbob Joined Mar 28, 2009 Messages 90 May 18, 2009 #5 Thanx, guys. The guy I made this for wanted the butt cap like that. If it was for myself, I would agree with ya'll and cut it off.
Thanx, guys. The guy I made this for wanted the butt cap like that. If it was for myself, I would agree with ya'll and cut it off.