My Son's First Knife

Robert Dark

Robert Dark

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My son, who is almost 40, has been out of work with a busted ankle for a few weeks and decided that he wanted to try his hand at making a knife. Well, here is his first attempt. He is the sole author of this blade. (all I did was bark instructions and help him clean up the grind lines.) He also made the sheath.

What'cha think?

O-1 Tool Steel
Burgandy Linen Micarta Scales
Stainless Pins
OAL - 8 1/4"
Blade Tip to Handle - 4"

Robert

Bud1.jpg
 
Why is everyone making such wonderful first knives!?

Very simple design, but well executed. and that's good leather work too!
 
For a first knife, that's just insane. But, it makes a huge difference having a good teacher.

Very nice! :thumbup:
 
Better not have the arthritis act up or you might get benched by the younger generation.

Looks really good.
 
Obviously the results of fine teaching and inherited skills, Robert! :)

It has to feel really good when the son does the father proud like that.
 
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