Von Gruff inspired knife.

[Smallshop]

I like Garry's knives. I decided to do my version of what makes his knives appealing to me...simple clean lines...simple clean finish...super functional. I haven't done the sheath yet. This knife is for me! LOL...as in Merry Christmas Ted!! This is a little bigger handle than I make on these blades... freehand sanded on the belt grinder. Not perfect but it feels good in the hand.

Blade: A2 tool steel
handle: Stabilized Hawaiian Mango
finish on handle: coats super glue...sand 600 grit, polish.
Brass pins, brass lanyard hole.
Blade is etched in vinegar/marks browning solution 50/50% then hollow ground.

comments and suggestions welcome!

 

[Von Gruff]

I do like the hidden tang treatment you have done with this one. It is a something I intentd to try at some stage with some of the swamp kauri I got recently.

 

[John Wilson]

great little utility knife!

 

[opaul]

Looks like it would be comfortable in hand and ready for work.

 

[Rick Otts]

Great job Small looks really nice!

 

[Kevin Zito]

I love the grind on this piece. Good job, Ted!