Small Damascus Hunter

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I posted this knife before in the Makers Gallery and didn't get any feedback so I'll try it here in the Custom Forum for the first time. The blade is 300 layer random pattern damascus and the steel itself is 1080/15n20. The length of the blade is 4" and the overall length is 8.5". The handle is Bacote with stainless pin and guard. Thanks for looking and any feedback, good or bad, is appreciated.
 

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she's a nice looking knife. Doesn't really shout at you, but it looks clean, comfortable and serviceable.
 
I didn't see it over on the maker's gallery, or I would have commented on it because it's such a standout compared to the norm over there.

With a 4" blade I would call it an average rather than small hunter.

This is a terrific knife. The trim, racy, and severely simple design that is elegant and seemingly in flight is exactly what I seek in a hunting knife. I like the damascus blade because it looks good and is more corrosion resistant. I would like a clip even better, but that is no knock here.

The inobtrusive guard is just right and not overly done like so many I see. That thick bottom edge reminds me of a Pete Crowl guard, of which I'm a fan.

The straight, slender, oval/round grip is my preference. The long, curving butt looks fine, but I can't see enough detail in the photo to say whether the edges are sharp back there, something I would not care for. The bottom line is not clear to me, but it looks like a small Loveless hook at the rear, which never goes out of style for me.

The wood is attractive, especially for bacote, but I like amber/black ironwood or African blackwood better with a damascus blade. Only one handle pin is better than 2 but hidden pins are better yet, yet this is a minor point.

The sheath may be very basic, but its form and stitching look first rate and very sturdy.

This is a very nice knife for which you should be justly proud.

ken
 
I quilte like it and have no real criticism to offer. If I were to order one, I might ask for the guard to be slightly thinner to better compliment the overall slender profile of blade and handle. But that is strictly my personal preference - this is a very nice piece as is.

Roger
 
Thanks for the feedback guys I really appreciate it. I still consider myself a relatively new maker and as my skills develop your comments about design, aesthetics and proportions help me out a lot.
 
Looks great. It has a good pattern too.

Did you ever get my e-mail? I sent you an email a week or so ago.

-Josiah
 
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