Small Hunter in W2 and Blackwood

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A couple of years ago I saved a photo of a similar knife made by Lin Rhea and have been waiting for the right time to try my version. I learned a lot from this build and it has been one of my most rewarding of recent knives. The blade is 3.25" with an overall 7.5" length. The fluted spacers are nickel silver with a notched bronze spacer and pin. The handle is one of the most beautifully figured pieces of African blackwood that I have ever seen. This will be on my table at an upcoming Texas show in April. Thanks for looking.
 
Great execution and fit/finish looks impeccable. The bronze filed spacer and domed pin are nice touches, however IMO the design would benefit aesthetically from having a little more blade length and less ricasso. Nice looking image as well. :thumbup:
 
that is one solid looking knife. I mean that it looks like you did everything spot on. I am sure you see the flaws, but I don't. I hope you had a lot of fun making it.
kc
 
Very nice work Gabe. As Kevin said the execution is great leaving any critique based on preferences. Good job thanks for sharing.

Chris
 
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