Handle shape critique/suggestions

[Jesse Smith]

I WAS going for a Wheeler inspired handle but can't seem to get it to look right. I think part of my problem is it's a bit thick because my tang is so wide, but what do I know. Thoughts? Suggestions? Insults? I'll take whatever you got. Thanks.

 

[TJ Smith]

I WAS going for a Wheeler inspired handle but can't seem to get it to look right. I think part of my problem is it's a bit thick because my tang is so wide, but what do I know. Thoughts? Suggestions? Insults? I'll take whatever you got. Thanks.

Just my 2 cents. How about grinding the tang a little narrower. Also make the top of the handle match the blade. I mean meet evenly so it flows .That would make the handle and knife work together. not just stuck on the end. I do like the blade shape and the handle shape just make them work together.
Take Care
TJ Smith

 

[William Schrade]

Bring the top of the handle down so it's in line with the top of the spine. Add a little more to the bottom and it wouldn't hurt to shorten it a bit. Even an inch.

 

[J_kocaj]

I dig the shape. I agree ^ shorten it up a little and maybe even slim it down every where but the end.

 

[John Katt]

My 2 pennies ;0)

 

[Jesse Smith]

Thanks everyone. I shortened it up a bit and brought the top edge down to the spine. I wanted it at the spine in the first place, but thought it would look funny if it was below the top of the finger guard, but the same width as the guard on the sides. I guess I'll just make sure the sides are narrower than the guard, so it looks right... I think??? We'll see what it looks like after I get a little farther along.

Thanks again!

 

[Hengelo_77]

thin out the guard