Gift for Dad's 70th

[DCamargo]

Wanted to make something special for my Dad's 70th. I'm still green at this craft, this is only the 3rd knife I've made. But I did my best to do my best. The blade is 1080 and I gun blued it. My dad and I have the same name and pretty close to the same signature, so I thought etching the signature would be a cool touch. The handle looks chunky but it is crazy comfortable in the hand. Function over form I guess. Maybe I'm being too critical, but when you want it to be perfect you lament not having more skill I guess. Well, just I said with the last 2...."The next one is going to be AMAZING!" haha

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

He will love it.

 

[John mc c]

It's a great looking knife and the signature is a nice touch
I have the same name as my dad too and an identical signature,it's from forging his name on letters given to me by my teachers for him to read and sign
I just wish I was as good at forging blades as I was at forging signatures

 

[weo]

Sweet!!!! I'd love to be there to witness your dad's reaction.

Nothing wrong with the pursuit of perfection, that's the only way we'll get there.

 

[seanj]

Very nice!

 

[DCamargo]

Thanks Guys. Just sharpened it up last night. That took forever. I really need to get some diamond hones for the lansky. Gonna make the sheath tonight and get it ready for presentation. I really appreciate all the encouragement and support I get here.