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One variable no one has mentioned is the heat of the stock. dull red is a lot harder than a bright heat and would cause more shock. As a new smith I spent way too much time beating on cool metal. 

@ Tiapan, This is actually a single edged blade kinda like a dirk. thanks for looking.

This was my first, rasp, elk, and cherry.

Hi guys, Thanks.
The blade was quenched in veg. oil and dif. tempered, sanded to 600 grit and etched with hot vinegar / polished several times to get the look I was after.

Hi, Fist post here. Blade is old buggy spring, fittings are chainsaw chain damascus, Handle is black walnut.





Let me know what you think and thanks for looking.
Kelly.