Stag handle full tang integral w/hamon

[Salem Straub]

Forged full tapered tang integral, blade is 3-3/4" oal is +/- 8-1/2". I got the W-1 steel from Deker here on the forums, and the nice sambar stag piece from RichardJ here on the forums. The sheath is horsehide from Siegel of CA. Matter of fact, I even got the belts, thread, etc. from Tracy Mickley, a forumite as well. The only thing about it is when I glued the handle up, the scales slid back about 1/32" from the bolster, leaving a small but not unattractive (I feel) glue gap. This steel works great for hamon. Enjoy! (And please tell me what you think...)

 

[Hengelo_77]

Beautifull!

 

[Johnny Warner]

I think the knife is classy yet simple, well done and congratulations.:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Dawkind]

FINE looking knife.........very nice. :thumbup:

 

[Samurai Stu]

she's a beaut.

 

[Dan Pierson]

I like her a lot.

 

[Shawn fu]

Very nice-I love everything about it!

 

[Mike Morehouse]

I like it. The gap gives it character.

 

[bobbywett]

You know what....I really like it Salem...very clean looking piece. :thumbup:

 

[Rossi Knives]

Looks great!

I really hate/love doing these and yours looks awesome.

 

[Salem Straub]

I really hate/love doing these too. I think that as I get better it will swing more to the love side. Just gotta put in those hours. Thanks for commenting, fellas.

 

[bacustomknives]

Awsome,always a great hamon

 

[jbrackett]

very nice

 

[ArtinNC]

I really like it.

 

[C.Edmondson]

Awesome integral!! looks wonderful

 

[motherofpearlcc]

beautiful , fine finishing and simple style.