My Christmas KITH... Input requested

[RyanW]

I didn't find an official WIP for the KITH. This really isn't a WIP more of a let me know what you think.

I have 2 blades that I have been working on, when they are both finished I plan on picking the one I like best and making that my entry into the KITH.

1. W2 Chopper
2. W2 Harpoon Fighter

THE CHOPPER
OAL: 17"
Blade:10"
Handle: Unsure at this point.
at this point I am leaning towards the chopper the hamon turned out nice

THE FIGHTER
OAL: 15.5"
Blade: 9"

On the fighter I think the handle needs to angle down more so the spine is not so "Straight" but I am on the fence... any input here is greatly appreciated!

 

[Daniel Fairly Knives]

They both look great, that chopper is huge! I know I would be more than happy to get either one.

 

[Remyrw]

Chopper, but I also think you're right on the fighter, needs a bit of an angle. I don't go for the really big curve some folks like, but it's a touch too straight when combined with the angular blade design. I really like it though, very nice how it's a full height bevel with the false edge (is it actually false? hard to tell in the pic) then ground from that. I'm not sure I've ever seen that done and it looks nice.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

lay a straight edge on the screen and extend the line of the spine ( the part before the handle) straigh along the handle top, it will show that you need to push the butt down.

 

[RyanW]

Thanks for the input Guys, it definitely needs to come down a little. I think I can use the same handle and just cut it down. In the bottom photo you can see where I used marker indicating where I thought it needed to be.