Couple of new ones. First up is an old Sabatier blank from a century ago, modernized. I narrowed the profile, got rid of most of the bolster, and did a contemporary hidden tang handle. The handle is figured bog oak with ivory micarta racing stripes. This was the most difficult project I have ever done by far. I thought it would be easy with the blank mostly forged out, but as Devin Thomas said in another forum, it would be easier to start from scratch.

 

Next is a small, simple paring knife for a friend. He has been the most generous friend, allowing me all the shop time I needed to get these knives done. If not for him, I would not have had many of these knives completed. He doesn't know it's his yet, but soon he will. His favorite steel is ATS-34, so I decided to make this one out of ATS-34 as well; Butch Harner was extremely kind and offered to HT this one free of charge.

 

I like the look with you using the micarta. thanks for posting

Exquisite - but in reality, words cannot do justice to your work.

very slick work there Don!

Though the handles are dramatic with those sharp angles... they'd fit my hands better with softer chines.  I do agree that this is pretty fine work though!  Nice materials and nicely put together... indeed!

Sweet work.

Thanks everyone!