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Finished this one up and it's ready to get shipped out. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

Thank you! I really like the way it's turning out so far. No, I don't dye the leather at all. The variations in color are just natural variations in the color of the leather and also where the epoxy soaked into the leather.

A little final hand sanding and a little polishing on this handle before I get started on the sheath.

Looks good! Love the hamon. Did you do it with just an edge quench or did you use clay or something for the hamon?

Looks like a mean piece of metal! Looks good!

Backwards? Says who? Lol That's how I always shape my guards! So I guess backwards is a matter of perspective! But most all of my knives are stacked handles and I shape the guard as I'm shaping the stack. Seriously, well done on your knife though. It's beautiful!

I understand what you're saying, and you're probably right - it may not be a "perfect seal", but I've never had any issues with anything getting into my mask with my beard.

I have a beard also, similar to yours and it also varies in length from time to time. I've never had any issue with my 3M respirator not working with my beard - even when I let it get pretty long last winter. So you shouldn't have a problem with one.

I always, ALWAYS wear a respirator. Occasionally I may start to cut or grind or sand something without my respirator - thinking I'll be real quick, but then I make myself stop and put it on. Good advice though because there is some nasty stuff that can mess you up.

Since I started making knives, I've just done what you've been doing: looking at lots and lots of knives and getting my hand on as many other makers work as I could. And then, just making.... Seeing what looks right and feels right to me. I agree that research is a great thing, but in the end -...

Beautiful knife! Well done! [emoji1417]

Nice!

Man that looks very nice!

Thank you John! I'm still not quite finished with it just yet, but it's getting there.

Thanks man! That steak turner is pretty cool! [emoji1417]

Still not quite finished with this droppoint hunter yet, but I'm getting close. I like how its coming along so far.

Man those look great!

Good to know! I'm definitely going to be getting a better bandsaw soon! Thanks for the info!

Yeah this one probably is dull, but it's pretty much always tracked to the side even with a new blade, but it has got worse since it's dull I'm sure. I've just not ever been happy with it. It just never has functioned well since I bought it.

I'm off from the day job today, so I'll be trying to finish this knife up. Droppint with stacked leather, micarta and antler. 5/32" thick 1084 steel. 4" blade, 8.5" OAL