A lot of firsts with this knife:
My first frame handle design, wanted to make it out of canvas micarta cause I thought it would look cool and be a little easier to work than steel.
My first successful "Coke Bottle" handle.
First time working with O1, and I love it.
My first "real" guard, slotted and soldered on.
Unresolved issues with the knife:
2nd pin hole is lower than it should be.
Kydex sheath is scratching the NS guard.
A couple of the "hidden" pins are trying to show, but sharpie keeps them from shining.
Can't quite seem to get the finish right on the Micarta, but after about 5 hours of hand sanding a working knife, it's time to move on.
There's still some random scratches, but as above, time to move on to the next project.
All in all, this knife was a lot of fun, and feels good in the hand. It'll shave, and has a good deal of flex in the blade, I'll be happy to carry it.