Here is a knife I just finished up and while it has no real connection at all to a "peasant's knife"  it was the type of look I was aiming for, utility and beauty through it's utility. I'd love to hear what you all think of it. The blade is forged from 1095 and differentially quenched and measures 4 1/2 inches long. The handle is 5 1/2 inches long and made from smelted copper, leather spacers, desert ironwood, and white oak burl with a copper pin. I haven't figured out what I'm going to do with the sheath yet but I will update the post when I get around to making it. Thanks for looking.

 

Robert

 

 

 

 

Very nice; everything about the look of the knife is beautiful. The compass mark is very cool as well.

I llike the whole package, too. Very good craftsmanship and execution.

Dave

Thank you for the kind words.

Love it!

Sorta Puuko or Scandi style. Nice job, the hamon looks great. Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful, just beautiful. How long do you etch your deferentially hardened steel for?

Thanks guys, Theo, I etch for about 30 seconds pull out and wipe down and repeat about 4-5 times.