Neo-Tribal blade for a KITH

[Storm Crow]

This is a little blade I banged out as a demonstration peice for a buddy of mine. I'd show him the steps on my knife, then he'd follow with his. I then used it to demonstrate filing and heat treatment for a student. I decided it would make a good entry for a Knife in the Hat exchange on the Hoodlums forum, so I threw my name in the hat.

The steel is differentially heat treated 5160 triple hardened in veggie oil. The handle is hemp cord for the main wrap, cotton cord for the Turk's head knot, and amber shellac to seal it. It's shaving sharp and ready to ship.

I took pics of it in a local park (second oldest public park in the U.S.) and tried three different backgrounds. Which makes for the best photo?

 

[Steve Nuckels]

I like it! Alot!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

 

[Railrider1920]

Very cool. Of the three, I prefer the 1st pic. Any story behind your makers mark? Two triangles point to point, pretty neat.

 

[Storm Crow]

Thanks, guys!

Railrider1920 - It's just an interesting symbol I began drawing in high school with no particular meaning, just some feelings it evokes. It's inspired in part by the logo for the band Asia (which formed the year before I was born ) designed by the artist Roger Dean. It's hard to see details in the photo, but it's like a linear infinity symbol, crossing behind itself.

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