I have never actually finished a knife yet I made this from a lawn mower blade give me your criticism for the handle I used gorilla glue what does everyone else use?

As a kitchen knife user I would suggest "flipping" the handle so the spine of the blade and the handle are on the same plane. Feels better using any of the French techniques. Other wise, if it cuts a tomato, stays sharp and is easy to sharpen I'm a fan!

What is the handle made from?  Is it dishwasher safe?  (plan for the worst!!!!!)

1 hour ago, ThomasPowers said:

 

I use GFlex marine epoxy as my adhesive, and small Corby Bolts for mechanical attachment. On kitchen knives I prefer stabilised wood or man made materials for my handles.

I use the same on most of my other knives too.

That stuff is fantastic, I started using it a year ago and now swear by it. 

Yeah, something like a kitchen knife that's going to get washed frequently would benefit from a handle material that will not be effected by water. 

Carbon steel blades and hardwood handles soaked in warm meneral oil work well (the same stuff you treat cutting boards). As you only hand wash them. I have some with handles ratting to the 1940's, and others I rehandled in 1990 see dayley use and washing (fingernail brush to the handle and 3m pad to the blade. 

I really like your blade shape and il tell you something for sure, it looks a heck of alot better than my first completed knife. I actually also use gorilla glue but only because i have it. I hate the long set up time on it and having to monitor it the entire time to make sure and clean up any that oozes out as it sets. 2 part epoxy seems to be pretty standard. Also the handle just looks a little boxy towards the end which i dont like styalistically. I usually try to taper the end near the blade down a bit for a smoother transition. Great work over all though. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

The above critique is very good. I would only add that a smoother sweep of the blade from tip to heel might be better for kitchen work.

Otherwise, good job!