Harpoon Fighter

[Erin Burke]

Hi guys. This knife has been done for a couple of weeks, but my computer has been on the fritz... so downloading photos and processing was on hold for a while. Now, for some unknown reason, the computer has agreed to start working ... so here goes.


Some Stats:
Length: 9-13/16"
Blade : 4-7/8" (Tip to choil)
Steel: W-2 (from Aldo)
Handle: Desert Ironwood scales with Black G10 liners and Corbies

This knife is quite beefy, with a spine thickness of ~1/4" at the front of the scales, and a dramatic distal taper to compensate. The back edge is sharp. I had never used Corbies before, but they seemed to be a good fit for this design.

Thanks for looking.


Erin

 

[chopsuey9999]

That's an awesome blade, love the shape and curves - anymore pics?

 

[JParanee]

I like it

Tapered tang ?

 

[i4Marc]

Cool. Looks like a shark's tooth.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Really good looking handle from both aesthetic and ergonomic perspectives. As Joe, I was wondering if the tang was tapered?
Personally, I don't care for the blade shape. :thumbup:

 

[Erin Burke]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Joe/Kevin... the tang is tapered; both distally and from the spine of the handle to the front. This happens very naturally when grinding this shape of knife without plunges. It seems I should have taken more detail photos. I'll try to remedy that.

Erin

 

[David Sharp]

Like it a lot! Wish I had your photography skills.

 

[Burl Source]

Great looking Knife Erin.
Seems like each knife you make gets even better.
Whoever grabs this in the exchange is going to be very happy.

 

[Erin Burke]

Thanks again for the feedback guys. The computer is cooperating with me today, so I was able to add a couple more photos to the OP that give more detail on the handle and tang.

Mark... I hope that is true. I'd like to think that I get a bit better as I go. I'm in the process of finishing a sheath for one today that is a close sibling to the one you got from me -- slightly different fittings and redwood burl instead of bog oak -- but very similar. And speaking of redwood burl... that last piece you sent me is fantastic. :thumbup: I see a big Bowie in its future.

Erin

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I like it. It is an eye catching design.