Christmas is over for another year and I find myself relaxing with a few days out of the office. Sounds like a good opportunity to finish that knife I started some time ago, but had to put on hold as other DIY jobs took priority. The blade was shaped and hardened, but had no handle, so that has been my task for the last 2 days, followed by final finishing and polishing.
This one is a "full tang" knife, with the handle formed by attaching scales and bolsters to the sides. The overall shape is different from any I have done before, having a gentle curve to the spine all the way down its length. The blade material is O1 Tool Steel, the bolsters are highly polished alumunium (that's aluminum for my American readers!) and the scales are Tiger Wood, polished with lemon oil to bring out the rich natural lustre of the wood.
Dimensions are:
Overall length: 240mm (9.45")
Blade: 130mm (5.12") long; 42mm (1.65") deep; 5mm (0.2") wide
Handle: 110mm (4.33") long; 17mm (0.67") wide
Overall length: 240mm (9.45")
Blade: 130mm (5.12") long; 42mm (1.65") deep; 5mm (0.2") wide
Handle: 110mm (4.33") long; 17mm (0.67") wide
What sets this one apart is the decoration down the back of the tang between the scales. This was filed into the steel before hardening and the design is highlighted by using black epoxy glue in that area.
Another successful product in my opinion. Now all it needs a sheath.
Enjoy the photos!
