What is the purpose/benefit/use of the Swayback handle shape?

[Chui]

@Duvel Thanks Mike, it is very sinewy and I believe Tony Bose was inspired by certain Sheffield Pruners, the high quality type, the French make Pruners that are very serpent-like too (their word for Pruner I think) Another feature of this knife that impresses is the inclusion of a nail-nick. It's clearly not necessary when so much blade is above frame but to include it in the swedge/swoop is a masterpiece of execution- sleek.

- yes, think you're possibly correct. The pruners sometimes have a squared butt, but their influence can be seen, and of course, much to do with the reverse grip.

These below, I very foolishly sold many years ago...

 

[Hengelo_77]

Hengelo_77 Outstanding talent Very balanced look to that one, could you state the sizes and materials please ? Weight?

Hope to see more of your work soon.

Regards, Will

Thnx for the compliments.
I'm still learning how to make slipjoints but I'm getting somewhere

This one has an M390 blade and WW2 rag micarta scales over blue anodised titanium liners and runs on bronce washers.
It is 47grams/ 1.65ounces, 16cm/ 6 9/32" overall with a 7,1cm/ 2 25/32" blade

 

[Will Power]

Hengelo_77 Just an amazing debut! Wonderful scales and nice and light.

Thanks, Will

 

[Will Power]

Saynor- not my image or knife.

 

[r8shell]

Did someone mention Ettrick?

 

[David Mary]

Thank you all for your very helpful replies and beautiful pictures. I am very much looking forward to making this grafting knife, which will be my first swayback.

 

[David Mary]

Right handed swayback grafting knife in 15N20 with leopardwood scales

Spoiler: Modern stuff

and a Boltaron sheath.

Spoiler: Modern stuff