Graham Fredeen Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Hey folks. Just finished this one up last night. Blade is 5160 11.5" OAL 6" Blade Wood is cocobolo steel spacer Stag Steel buttcap Dont know if I am completly happy with this one, but then again I never am . I am currently working on the sheath for this one. Just bought some leather working tools a few days ago and started messing around. I will post some pics when I get the sheath done. As always, comments, questions, and criticisms please. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fredeen Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Also, while I am at it. I did a sheath for one of the daggers I did about Christmas time and got some pics of it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I like both but the dagger especially appeals to me (of course, I've always been fascinated with "toothpick" knives). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 very nice work. I really like the dagger cya jimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 very fine work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Graham I really, really like the blade design, lines and overall attitude of the first knife. Looks like the Old San Fransisco style, which is my favorite style knife, the dagger being my second. I wouldn't change a thing on the double edge and like the way the butt cap echos the blade. The sheath complements the knife very much, excellent work. I like the first one the most but the two different handle materials IMHO detract from the overall flow. Respectfully Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Fredeen Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Thanks all. Mark, I agree, yet disagree with you about the flow of the handle. I disagree about the materials, but agree that there is a detraction from the flow. I quite like the two contrasting handle materials and I think that they add to the overall character of the blade. However, that being said, I was hoping for a little smoother transistion between the two, which I think would have improved the flow. I was originally thinking of doing complete stag for this blade, but the antler section that I was given for this specific piece (going to a hunter who wanted the antlers off the deer they shot to be used) would not accomidate it, so I went with the cocobolo with stag rear. And like I said, I was hoping for a nice smooth transition, but the antler had its own idea . The bottom cooperated fine but the top dipped in a bit. But I still think it turned out alright. But hey, everyone has their own tastes/styles. Glad you like it though. I do love the design of this blade too, I almost dont want to give it up . It has a great feel in the hand. Sometime I suppose I will have to make another something like it for me to keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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