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[bennett]

This is my take on a push dagger with an attitude. It was inspired (sort of) by a push dagger I saw on Ariel Salaverria's website a year or a year-and-a-half ago. My stepson saw it when it was finished and immediately named it "The Claw", and my wife agreed with him. Again, thanks a lot for looking.
Specs:
- overall length 6 1/4 inches
- forged, twisted and textured O-1
- 800 grit "quick handrubbed" finish
- stag roll handle
- nickel silver buttcaps
- red,white,blue and black fiber spacers

 

[docdredd]

thats great man i love the stipling at the rear of the blade it makes for a nice transition zone!!!
doc silas

 

[bennett]

Thanks doc! I did that because I felt that I wouldn't be able to do a really good finishing job on that part of the knife becaue of the flared areas that are forged in near the back of the blade. Kind of an attempt to cover up a flaw before I made it

 

[docdredd]

that bit of thinking ahead paid off big time IMHO. Im in the process of trying to sell a camera so i can by a KMG. This knife making hobby is freakin addictive
doc silas

 

[Dan Pierson]

I really like the way the twist tang, flared finger rests and file work all flow together. Good job!