I would like your thought on this new knife

[leon.pugh]

Small pig sticker, hunter, fighter? I don’t know, It is what was hidden in the stock of 1095 I decided to do something different with. Has 6.5 blade length 11.250 overall. Tapered ¾ tang. It is balanced heavy in front to aid chopping or hacking. It is differential heat treated. Triple quenched at 1470, double tempered at 350 should be about 61 RC. The handles are epoxy stabilized afzieal burl. The bolster is polished aircraft aluminum which is what I prefer for my knifes to help keep overall weight down. Tell me what you think of it and estimated value. I built this knife on a small scale to get a feel for a larger competition cutter that will be made of CPM 3V, I think in the same shape balance and design.

 

[taramonas]

Hello Leon,

it has a nice shape, but I think the bolster is too large on the top.
If I cover it with my hand, the contour gets perfekt harmony.

Still good work

Axel
TARAMONAS

 

[brandon]

It looks like a stout worker. I'd go camping with it.

 

[leon.pugh]

Ok I reduced the bolster height and polished up the handle a little more

 

[rebeltf]

I like it , that scale wood is beautiful.... :thumbup:

 

[Doug C]

Leon,
Looks better with the reduced bolster height and the burl is very nice.:thumbup:

For a Comp.Cutter,I'd add a thong hole and a wider blade,I do think your steel choice for the C.C. is very good.

Doug

 

[Wolfgang]

This one looks great now! :thumbup:

Top job, Leon! :thumbup: BTW i like 1095 a lot!!!