APB Prototype {Koa content!}

[Benr.t]

This a new Prototype I just finished up. I am calling it the A.P.B. or All Purpose Bowie.
This is a dressed up one with stabilized curly Koa, a tapered tang and O1. I will probably do a more utility grade version in 5160 with micarta in the future.
The Koa is hand finished to 2500grit (no buffer here!) and has super character and chatoyancy that is very hard to capture on camera. The liners are black G10, and the pins are carbon fiber w/ a copper tube.
The OAL is 9" w/ a 4.75" blade.
I am still learning how to make shiny knives, so bear with me!
I attached a video to try and capture the Koa a bit better.
Thanks for looking!

[video=youtube_share;1laWyxxcWFs]http://youtu.be/1laWyxxcWFs[/video]

 

[Wade Hougham]

Hey Ben,
Great looking knife and the video definately gave us a view the camera couldn't. Nice work. Wade

 

[J. Doyle]

really nice Ben. I like the clean shiny finish and it's a great all around blade shape and profile. Nice work.

Now get that knife off those coils of nails or you'll be re-doing that 2500 grit finish!!!:what!::what!::9:

 

[Benr.t]

Thanks john. It has silly putty under the blade and handle. :biggrin: