Inspired....

[dcv69]

....by some of the awesome WIP threads I decided to have a go at making a knife, several years ago I made several full tang knives with slab handle and no guards, this time tried something a little different.

11 inch D2 6.5mm thick (1/4") RC60 flat ground blade stainless guard and Black canvas Micarta and about 14 hours work.... it still needs a little more finishing to the blade.

Let me tell you.... I've learnt a couple of things and some greater respect for knife makers, one stainless steel is a pain to drill, file and fit to the blade and second stick tang handles are quite a lot harder to do than slab types.

Respect to all you full time makers out there..... I don't think I'll be giving up the day job!

 

[petah]

this is a 'for sale' thread.

 

[custombuff]

Right, sell that beauty or move it to the Custom section for all to see.

 

[Redsnake1997]

I like it. Is it for sale?

 

[dcv69]

I'm realy sorry this should have been posted in the custom Knives discussion forum please move!

 

[unky_gumbi]

I have to say that is a real nice looking knife, well done sir:thumbup:

 

[Phantom Steelworks]

Stellar work! That is a very cool blade. I would say, focus on knife-making and forget about the day job.....LOL

You have some talent, keep it up:thumbup:

Chris

 

[Troy H]

That knife has AMAZING lines. Very well done. :thumbup:

 

[dax51]

Very Nice!
Bet you can't stop picking it up.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

That is a good looking design. Nicely done.

 

[little mac]

Normally I'm not a recurve fan, but that thing is just awesome. I'll have to add that to my "inspiration file".

 

[montana guy]

Very nice work!

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

Great lookin knife! The handle looks like it fits the hand well. Nice job!

 

[SBranson]

Very nice. Great design and it looks very well made.

Why the pins in the guard? Is it decorative?