New blade design, would like your opinion on the handle design

[Diamond G Knives]

hey Guys,
I've finished a new blade style for me. It's a semi spear point utility. I've got a handle sketched onto an outline of the blade would like your opinions. Good Bad or indifferent. The blade will be a very high layer count random, brass or stainless guard (please voice your vote) and a burl wood handle. have rosewood, ironwood, walnut and maple burl. Again, this is a new one for me and just wanted some input.



I appreciate your thoughts and input!

Thanks and God Bless
Mike

 

[BrandonM]

It is a good design. I use a very similar one for my knives. If you do it right it will be comfortable and easy to keep a hold of. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 

[Doug Lester]

Both blade and handle look good to me.

Doug

 

[Frank Niro]

Yes, I like the combination. And, the materials all will fit. I don't think you can go wrong with your choices. Frank

 

[TacticallySharp]

Stainless steel and rosewood burl would do it for me. Very nice handle style. I do a bird & trout with a similar handle.

 

[Diamond G Knives]

Thanks Guys!
I've been out of the shop for several years an just getting back into it. I've never drawn a handle to a tracing like this. Sure seems like a good way to make mistakes on paper rather than on handle material!

Thanks and God Bless
Mike

 

[Duncan Tipton]

The knife works visually for me. Consider making the whole knife, with handles installed, out of wood. You know, quick and dirty. I just use ripped 2 by 4's and superglue for the scales. Takes about an hour, but it's nice to have the feel of the knife before you cut a bunch of steel you don't end up happy with.

Duncan

 

[GHEzell]

Looks good. Not sure if the finger notch really serves a purpose, perhaps if it were a bit higher... brass would go good with rosewood or ironwood, stainless with the others, IMO.