My latest - the EXO 850

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I've been playing with ideas I haven't seen before. This is my latest effort.

8.75" OAL
A2 cut from 1.25" round stock
Paul Bos HT to 60-61
Amboyna handle w/ a bit of epoxy fill and Minwax finish / Johnson wax topcoat
Brick & Black vulcanized liners
Colored Mosaic Pin-stock
Hand-stitched leather sheath

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I've got a bunch of hours in this one, and the recipient better like it! :D
Most of the profiling was done on a portaband in a SWAG offroad table. Then came hand files, a sanding drum in my drill press, a 1x42 belt and lots of sandpaper. I know there are some flaws in the metalwork. that inside curve is a pain to get to! I have more learning to do with finishing.

It's a chunky piece, but balances on your index finger in the finger groove. Sharpened on a Lansky sharpener and leather 1x42 belt.

Heath
 
Cool knife. Reminds me a bit of the "topsy-turvy integral" by Tai Goo. Hey, Eastern Washington knifemakers are the best, right?
 
Boy Salem, you're right! I've not seen that Tai Goo knife before... it's lovely! I knew there was nothing new under the sun in the world of knifemaking, but horizontal tangs are definitely not seen often. and of course Tai's knife is finished to a MUCH higher degree than mine! Each knife gets a little better, but i'm far from good yet.

and there's not many of use E. washington makers either (I add myself to the maker club by the most basic of requirements!), but with the likes of yourself and Mr. Bump in the club, what we lack in quantity, we more than make up for with quality!
 
Very original, dont worry if the recipient doesnt like it you will have no problem moving a nice knife like that.
Chris
 
recipient is thrilled with the knife! it was kinda hard to let that one go... i might have to make myself one now...

heath
 
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