My first with a loveless-style guard

[P.K.Hansen]

I've made this one for myself. It has some flaws, but I can live with them
It's my first try with this kind of guard ( both rivets and soldered ) but I'm quite happy with the result. I've had the scales for a few years, just waiting for the right steel
The damascus was made by Andreas Henrichs.
Blade is 12.5 cm and overall is 24.5 cm. 4.5mm thick steel. Scales are mammoth ivory with a nice cracked surface.

 

[tedinatl]

Very nicely done! Looks like you really got the guard right. I like the blade design as well - is the clip sharpened?

 

[P.K.Hansen]

No, I decided to round it. i've no need for a sharp clip

 

[AVigil]

Nice clean lines on that blade. The guard looks great. Very nice work:thumbup:

 

[mgysgthath]

Very well done !

 

[DannyDiablo]

that damascus pattern works great with that blade shape

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

great choice of materials... looks like a showpiece !!!

very well done..

 

[David Sharp]

From the picture the work looks very nice! I really like the blade shape and handle material.

 

[R. Scheppmann Knives]

I like the way that the damascus curves with the belly of the blade... Great attention to detail.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

First class from tip to butt.

 

[P.K.Hansen]

thanks guys

 

[lonepine]

It looks really nice. I've never made a Loveless guard. How did you make it and install it? What problems did you have and how would you do it the next time?

- Paul Meske

 

[Mike Davis]

I think it looks great! Very nicely done!