G gudspelr Well-Known Member May 26, 2020 #1 Finally finished up this 80CrV2 hunter. Handle is stabilized curly Koa. There are several “issues” with the knife, but the 10 year old new owner seems to think it’s pretty cool. So, I’m willing to call it good. Jeremy
Finally finished up this 80CrV2 hunter. Handle is stabilized curly Koa. There are several “issues” with the knife, but the 10 year old new owner seems to think it’s pretty cool. So, I’m willing to call it good. Jeremy
John Wilson Well-Known Member May 26, 2020 #2 Beautiful knife! The handle shape is excellent. Fit and finish look great. That’s a lifetime keepsake for your son. Well done.
Beautiful knife! The handle shape is excellent. Fit and finish look great. That’s a lifetime keepsake for your son. Well done.
John Wilson Well-Known Member May 26, 2020 #5 That is an outstanding piece of koa, btw. All koa is beautiful, and that’s beautiful even for koa.
G gudspelr Well-Known Member May 26, 2020 #6 Thanks for the kind words. And yes, John-it was a nice piece he picked out from the handle material stash . Jeremy
Thanks for the kind words. And yes, John-it was a nice piece he picked out from the handle material stash . Jeremy
BrandantR Well-Known Member May 27, 2020 #10 That is a knife to be treasured. Terrific design, materials, and execution. Nice work!