Well I finally had time to finish this knife up. I haven't kept track but I have probably made somewhere around 20 knifes at this point. Until I really clean up the mistakes I still consider myself a rookie though.
First off I have to give credit to Mr. Loveless for the incredible design of this knife. It is an obvious very close copy and he deserves the credit. After holding this knife it is clear to me that he designed an incredible tool. The handle fits perfect for me and the tapered tang balances this knife beautifully.
The build is 1084, hollow grind on an 8" wheel, tapered tang, green micarta scales with red liner, Loveless bolts, and a stainless guard.
With this being my first tapered tang and slotted guard, I learned a bunch on this knife. I also have a couple mistakes that have to get cleared up. First, I have a slight halo around maybe 1/4 of one of the pins. Second I really messed up and went through one of the Loveless bolts. I have done this one other time and I thought for sure I had those countersunk enough. I guess not. This is a personal knife so for right now it will stay but I will have to fix that at some point.
Thanks for looking, all comments and critiques welcome.
First off I have to give credit to Mr. Loveless for the incredible design of this knife. It is an obvious very close copy and he deserves the credit. After holding this knife it is clear to me that he designed an incredible tool. The handle fits perfect for me and the tapered tang balances this knife beautifully.
The build is 1084, hollow grind on an 8" wheel, tapered tang, green micarta scales with red liner, Loveless bolts, and a stainless guard.
With this being my first tapered tang and slotted guard, I learned a bunch on this knife. I also have a couple mistakes that have to get cleared up. First, I have a slight halo around maybe 1/4 of one of the pins. Second I really messed up and went through one of the Loveless bolts. I have done this one other time and I thought for sure I had those countersunk enough. I guess not. This is a personal knife so for right now it will stay but I will have to fix that at some point.
Thanks for looking, all comments and critiques welcome.