1st of 2 Christmas Kitchen Knives

[Diamond G Knives]

Here is the first of 2 Kitchen knives Im makng for my Daughter for Christmas.
Intrested in all opinions and critiques.

http://s908.photobucket.com/albums/...ion=view&current=christineschristmasknife.jpg

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Specs:
W-2 (from Aldo)
Stabilzed Maple Burl
416 Bolster and Pins
Kydex spacer
Heat Treat by Peters Heat Treat (Brad ROCKS)
Special Stencil by Ernie Grospitch
OAL 10" Blade Length 5"

Thanks and God Bless
Mike

 

[HHH Knives]

Mike, That looks great brother! I dig the etching, Im sure she will love and cherish this knife!

Great job, Its been cool watching this go from idea and drawing to finished knife.

 

[Diamond G Knives]

Thanks Randy,
Ive been Talking a lot about making knives but not making any!

This has been a fun project for me, and has shown me just how much skill set you loose when you dont use it!!
Seems like the bug is back though, have several are in the works for after Christmas!

Thanks for the kind words. Big thumbs up for Ernie on that stencile, called him with the info, got a proof the next AM, had the stencile 2 days later, all for $8.49! This guy is a Jewel! Thanks Ernie!!

God Bless
Mike

 

[Dan Pierson]

Beautiful knife. You've got a lucky daughter.

 

[Diamond G Knives]

Thanks Dan, but Im the Lucky one. I've been Blessed with two amazing Children!

God Bless
Mike

 

[rhinoknives]

Very cool Knife and a very lucky Daughter!
Did you do the engraving?

Laurence
www.rhinoknives.com/

 

[Diamond G Knives]

Thank you Laurence, and I am the lucky one, God has Blessed me with 2 wonderful kids! The script was etched by me, the stencile came from Ernie Grospech.

God Bless
Mike