First knife completed

[DiverTexas]

Finally finished it up this weekend.



9 1/2" overall with a 4 1/2" blade.

3/16" 01 steel with a flat grind.

Buckeye burl scales with Turquoise for the bolsters.



Took a ton of pics because I was so excited to finally finish it.

Thanks for looking.

Critiques and suggestions are welcomed.

 

[D.BRODESS]

Very Nice! for first knife, Cant wait to see whats next! Keep up the good work!!!
D.B

 

[Billy Helton]

Driver that is really nice I think you did a really good job.

 

[Curtiss Knives]

If that is your first knife, you are on your way to greatness! 2thumbs

 

[Tod Lowe]

Looks great man....good job.

 

[Patrice Lemée]

Not too shabby for any knife and for a first knife excellent. If you've never done any steel or woodwork before this I agree that you have a bright future indeed.
If I were to critique I would say that the guard area needs a little work design wise.
The guard is a little big and the ricasso almost non existent.

Patrice

 

[Ernie Swanson]

Wow, Looks really good for your first, I cant wait to see your future work!!!

 

[John Barker]

Great job!
-John

 

[DiverTexas]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the kind words and input.
This is truly my first 100% handmade knife. Ground it, heat treated and tempered it myself.
I've put handles on many other makers and suppliers blades, but this was a first for me.

 

[Bennie Lovejoy]

Awsome for your first knife 2thumbs. I really like the turquoise with the burl wood. very nice sheath as well.

Bennie

 

[JDW]

Looks great, keep up the good work.

Dale

 

[HELLGAP]

Excellent for your first knife. One small flaw and its my weakness and thats pin alignment. still very hard to notice excellent overall job. kellyw

 

[Keith Willis]

Very nice.I'll repeat David,if this is your first you are well on your was.
Keep it up

God bless,Keith