Trying something different

[Gossman Knives]

I like to break away from the usual designs and try something alittle more challenging. I may or may not add this to my line but thought i'd share a few pics. It's a small 3" blade, 1/8" thick O1 steel with a half tang in a slotted piece of elk that will be epoxied and pinned. It has a brass guard/bolster and the end of the handle is capped with brass sheet pinned on.
Scott

 

[GibsonFan]

I like that for an EDC. Maybe not in the woods, but around town or at work/home/in the shop I think it would be just fine.

I have a Becker Necker I like a lot; I think your knife would do the same kinds of tasks very well and look a lot better doing it.

 

[grease-man]

Whether or not you decide to add it to your line-up... I think you are on to something with this design, maybe see where it goes! -Matt-

 

[Kav]

I like it! The butt angle is at the same usefull angle as puukkos for reverse grip thumb control. I haven't recieved my tax refund yet:thumbup:

 

[Gossman Knives]

Thanks guys. The biggest problem is getting the handle material. Elk is hard to come by and sambar stag is outragously expensive.
Scott

 

[GibsonFan]

The same knife could also look really nice in some figured wood, or whatever. It's a solid design that you could dress up or down however you want.