February 19, 201412 yr This was a knife I wasn't planning on making originally, but when I saw Aldo's hamon contest on Facebook I figured I'd give it a shot. I've only recently started playing with hamons and I only know enough now to know how much I still need to learn :D If my mind serves correctly this is (I believe) my fifth knife with an attempted hamon. This one if made from 1095 and was also a continued experiment in my interest in laminate handles. This one is a mix between curly maple, walnut, and leather; I also decided to do my take on a clam shell guard from antiqued copper. Tomorrow or later today I' start working on the sheath and I think it will incorporate some fold form copper. What do you think? Specs: Blade length: 9 1/2 inches Blade width: 1 3/4 inches Handle length: 6 inches OAL: 15 1/2 inches Steel: 1095 Thanks for looking. Robert
February 19, 201412 yr I like this knife a lot! Beautiful work and materials and you did a great job! Dave
February 20, 201412 yr There's a word I would use to describe this knife but I would get in trouble so I will just say that thing is WICKUD! I like it a lot ^_^
February 21, 201412 yr That's really something. I like the shape and surface texture on the blade and the handle. Beautiful. And BIG. Gergely
February 21, 201412 yr Author Thanks everyone. Here is an update on the sheath. I decided to go with a horizontal carry and fold formed copper inlay. While the lighting in my shop is terrible for photos I think you see what I'm going for :)
February 23, 201412 yr Author I was able to finish the sheath today, I just wish photographing the handle wasn't such a bugger. It seems no matter what I do I can't get the luster to shine through. But anyway here she is I've decided to call it the Relic Fighter. What do you think?
February 28, 201412 yr Gorgeous knife, long sharp blade with beautiful handle that deserves an equally great looking sheath. Great job!
February 28, 201412 yr I love the blade architecture and overall craftmanship but I think the bottom of that copper guard is waiting for an opportunity to break off. If it gets smacked a couple of times and bends, it may snap off. Would be fun to take it on a hog hunt...
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