maple Nessmuk

[SDS]

This one was a customer order.

1/8" D2 steel
stabilized birdseye maple
mosaic pins

This is the first time I've used maple and I really liked how it worked. I sanded it down to 2000 grit and put a light coat of tung oil over it. I realize it didn't need it since it was stabilized but it added a little depth to the wood.

Thanks for looking and as always criticizms are encouraged.
SDS

 

[steelshaper]

Good job! I like it.

 

[argel55]

The maple finished very nice. You need to find a Knives Illustrated and read the article on the SOS Show. Mike

 

[raylaconico]

That's one of the nicest Nessmuks I've seen. The only thing I can say is maybe a little less hump on the top forward part of the blade but that's just my preference. Great job with the knife and sheath.:thumbup:

 

[Dan Pierson]

Very pretty. I like the light stabilized maple a lot.

 

[SDS]

Ray, the design was provided by the customer and was his request. I would have chosen less "hump" myself when I designed it but it actually works pretty well on the finished knife. Thank you for the kind words. Coming from you it means a lot. You make some very fine knives.

Argel, I sent you an e-mail. I saw that too.

 

[fivefold]

Very nicely done. I also like the maple scales.

 

[Will Leavitt]

I don't normally even look at nessies (sorry they just don't turn my crank) but this is nice and I love the maple scales.

 

[Beile]

Very nice, good job, I like the maple.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Looks to be beautifully made.

 

[SDS]

Compliments are always nice to receive but coming from the likes of those on this forum they are held in a little higher regard. This is a very discerning crowd.

Thank you.
SDS