this one is 1095, quarter inch stock. it really took a great weathered finish. the customer specified that he wanted a black and red handle treatment and i was unsure of how that would look, but it came out well i think. the blood red alligator does really look like blood to me. i have a guy asking for blue ostrich now. that should be wild looking. thanks for the input, Stormcrow. i really like your work and appreciate the comments. i haven't actually pounded any steel in years, but you are giving me that itch again. that is how i started making knives and slowly went to almost all stock removal. gotta get back to my roots soon.
liontribe