My second attempt at a skinning knife - Finished

[NJJ]

This was my concept drawing -

And this is how it turned out so far -

Any critiques before I start on the handle?

1/8" 1084 carbon
3.25" blade, 7.5" overall

Everything except for the stock removal and the holes in the handle was done with files and sandpaper.

 

[SunsetFisherman]

I'm not much of a gut-hook fan but that one is well executed :thumbup:

 

[Frank Niro]

I believe that the shape including the properly angled gut hook is a good one!! I also really enjoy the overall design of this knife. I would very much like to see it with the shaped scales completed. Frank

 

[leifjl]

Very nice.

 

[kyturkey]

I'm not much on gut hooks either, but looking good so far.

 

[hammon172]

Looking great!

 

[eric brinkerhoff]

Gut-hooks...either you hate em or you see one like this and you realize there might be some use for it...

 

[NJJ]

Thanks guys.

This is the first knife I have made with a gut-hook. I'll try to get it finished up this weekend.

 

[iwouldhurtafly]

I like that the belly is more centered than pushed towards the tip. This is typically different that other gut hook type blades. Overall it gives it a fantastic look...

 

[NJJ]

Made a little more progess- brown linen micarta.

 

[Big Chris]

I will repeat what others have said in that I am not a gut hook fan, but that knife looks great.
The shaping on the handles look very smooth and comfortable. The curved edge will most likely be a great skinner/slicer.
Overall, I would say great work.

 

[Immortals]

I really like that handle shape .

 

[NJJ]

Thanks for the compliments/advice

I think I am going to stick a fork in it... I polished it a little and put an edge on the blade and the hook. Here are a couple shot (I am NOT a photographer )