First knife I've posted

[Rusty McDonald]

Forged 5160 with 416 ss guard and Spalted Maple
Tell me what you think.

 

[Tinbasher]

What a nice piece of wood,great looking knife.
Richard

 

[muddy672]

Very Nice! I'm liking Spalted Maple the more I see it. Fit looks very tight and you have a great finish on the blade.

I find the guard is overwhelming the knife visually though.

 

[RogerP]

Very nice piece Rusty. I dig that maple. Handle contours look really good. Hope to see more of your stuff.

Particularly on a knife with a very pronounced dropped edge, my preference is to see the guard centered relative to the width of the blade, rather than the ricasso. Not a flaw on your part, just the way I happen to like it.

All the best,

Roger

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I like the knife a lot, but would like it even better with a longer blade, or one that is somewhat narrower. I think it would give it a more balanced appearance. The workmanship looks to be excellent.

 

[Jose Reyes]

Nice work. I think I'd prefer the blade shaped a bit differently toward the front half but it's a good job all around, that's some killer spalted maple... :thumbup:

 

[Kevin Jones]

Very nice piece Rusty. Always love Spalted Maple.
Not particularly crazy about the blade or handle shape individually,
but they really complement each other in the overall.

Don't be a stranger and post more of your work.

 

[Rusty McDonald]

Thanks to all for the comments. I haven't been doing this long and have alot to learn but I enjoy the hell out of it. Again thanks.

 

[JurT]

I think it looks awesome!

 

[gazz98]

Particularly on a knife with a very pronounced dropped edge, my preference is to see the guard centered relative to the width of the blade, rather than the ricasso. Not a flaw on your part, just the way I happen to like it.

I'd agree. Overall, it's still a great looking knife. I love the fact that you included a blade guard. I wish more folks would add one to a bushcraft type knife. I don't have much experience with wood handled knives but that Spalted Maple looks reallllly nice.

Congrats on a great knife and keep us posted on new ones. :thumbup:

~Jeff