nearly done with a couple firsts

koyote

koyote

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First time using gun kote. Well, on a knife instead of a firearm, that is.

first time completely finishing the handle before glue up

First chute knife design.

Integral guard, G10 scales, gunkote finish.

OAL this is 10.75 inches long with a blade length of 5.4. The steel is 5160, .23 at the tang with a distal taper that increases as you go- .21 right where the top grind starts, .19 about halfway from there to the tip. For all that, it's only 9.75 ounces.

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Christof yor work just keeps improving. Good design too. Personaly I am partial to 5160 it makes a fine knife.
 
Now that is a fine looking blade. That gun kote and G10 looks very clean and tactical. Mors Ab Alto!
 
I'll get better photos once I figure out the sheath. I'm considering a Randall style double welted rectangular sheath with a diamond hone in a pocket. Might work on a leather covered spring steel retention clip and a chape, as well. Or might get this one into some field somewhere and work on more details as I go :)
 
Nice work, Christof!!! Pre-fitting handles before glue up....takes some skill. Its hard enough getting them to line up right after they are set....LOL

Great job, love that blade.:thumbup:

Chris
 
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