Pics of my first hidden tang knife

[panch0]

First of all I would like to thank those who have answered my questions about this. Stacy, Salem, Rick, Bruce C, etc..... With out yalls guidance I would have had more wasted material than I do now.

This is my first hidden tang knife, and I learned what not to do next time that will make my life easier. It has a 1084 blade, Axis deer handle and brass hardware. There are red g10 liners but for some reason they dont really look red. I think I may have ground out too much where you index finger goes under the guard but it feels comfortable. I also think I should have darkened up the antler a bit to make it stand out more. Also the guard on the spine, I should have left it straight instead of an angle, next time...What do yall think?

 

[Mike Davis]

I think it looks cool!!! Good job

 

[SBuzek]

Turned out good Frank
Stan

 

[AVigil]

Very nice.

Looks like a real user

 

[Shaw Blades]

That looks awesome. I like the texture you peened in on the butt plate. Is the tang pinned in on the bottom?

 

[panch0]

No its just to keep the but plate from shearing off.

 

[lonepine]

I think you did a really good job! If the finger notch feels good then I think it looks good too. I prefer function over form.

- Paul Meske

 

[grelcar]

Really nice. All the pieces work well together. I like the finish you put on the blade.

Greg

 

[jonnymac44]

I like it Frank!! Nice texture on the guard. Everything looks good:thumbup:

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Very nice Frank. I really like the shape of that blade. That handle does look comfortable.