Getting back to my roots

I think that is really cool that you decided to take a step back to the beginnings. Putting that time in with the files really makes you appreciate traditional skills (as well as powered equipment when you hands start cramping :-)). Cool design, can't wait to see the finished product.
 
Today I did some pretty extensive refinement of the carving in the handle. You can still see some of the dye, and its indication that there remains more sanding and refining to be done. Still, I definitely feel the shape is improving.

Got word yesterday that the blade is now ins Shipping status, so I should have it next week.

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The blade is now back from HT and I've removed the decarb and am in the process of hand sanding now. I already used the diamond coated needle files to refine the edge from the plunge to the tip, and now I'm sanding out the gouges. I've decided to go for a slightly convex bevel, largely to stay in sync with the curviness of the design

The handle has already been sanded to a polished smoothness and it shows its translucence quite nicely.

This is definitely never going to be my favorite knife, but I'm liking it a lot better than I did before I sent it off to HT.
 
I'm finally done with the knife. I've finished sanding the blade, sharpening it, etching my marks (both sides), and final assembly.

I'll eventually make a sheath for it, but for the moment it's time to move on to the next project.

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Hengelo_77 said:
I like the classical look. The blade shape reminds me of a Scagal
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Thanks for the reference. I looked up images of Scagel knives and did find some with curved blades. I see his mostly had antler crown handles (many with stacked elements). Very attractive work. I'm inspired to do another stacked handle again soon.
 
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