Black and orange sharp finger

[Justin Presson]

I have been wanting to make a sharpfinger so here is what I came up with.
Specs:
Steel - O1- 3/32"
HT - by Darrin Sanders to 59-60 HRC
Handle material - hunter orange G10
Pins - black micarta
Finish - acid etch
Overal length - 7 1/2"
Tip to scales - 3 3/8"

Still need to sharpen it and make a sheath.
I'm happy how it turned out got a few glitches like a bit of a glue line along the front of the scales but didn't know how to remove without messing up my etch job. I think a little more squeezed out after I left it sit.
Overall I'm very pleased with it and wish I could keep it!! but it's a birthday present for my brother.

Thanks for looking
JP

 

[Mr.Svinarich]

Looks very nice, a modern twist on an old classic.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Looks great Justin, the etch turned out nice and even.

 

[Justin Presson]

Looks great Justin, the etch turned out nice and even.

yes it did much better than my first attempt with that other knife, as always thanks for the help

 

[TacticallySharp]

Very nice. He will like it, and with the orange handle scales should be able to find it even if he drops it in the woods.

 

[Steven Janik]

That is just plain SWEET as it gets.
Nice and clean, great job.
Thanks for sharing,
Steve

 

[Justin Presson]

Very nice. He will like it, and with the orange handle scales should be able to find it even if he drops it in the woods.

I really like the orange I know it's not everyone s favorite color but I sure like it on a knife....I have lost a few in my day but they had black handles

 

[Justin Presson]

That is just plain SWEET as it gets.
Nice and clean, great job.
Thanks for sharing,
Steve

Thank for the kind words Steven

 

[Jon Kelly]

I've always liked the sharpfinger design. Nice job. Whenever I get epoxy in front of the scales I dip a toothpick in acetone and patiently work it loose. The wood is soft enough to not mess up the finish if carefully done. Maybe some of the old Dogs can share a better solution........?

 

[Calvin Robinson]

You did good! I'm sure your brother will be proud.

 

[Lagrange]

I currently have two sharp fingers in the works for orders. I sure hope they turn out as nice and clean as yours has. I bet your brother will be tickled to get this one, you've done a wonderful job on it!

 

[Justin Presson]

Thanks Lagrange.
Here are a few more pics sharpened and with kydex sheath just wanted to share.

 

[Justin Presson]

Not sure if there are rules against this or not like other forums if so please tell me.
This is I know a tough question especially for someone new but what is a good price to charge in the future?
Justin

 

[Darrin Sanders]

In my opinion, sharpening an etched blade just adds that little touch of contrast that sets it off. That looks like some really clean Kydex work too. As far as price, that's always a hard question to answer. A knife with fit and finish like that is worth way more than a new maker can usually get. I'll let a few others chime in before I toss out a figure.

 

[Justin Presson]

Me to it looks sweet sharpened. My neighbor about 6 houses down makes kydex holsters and helped me make the sheath.