Not likely to fit in the pocket

[jkf96a]

For several years, I've been somewhat limited to knives under 8 inches because of the small size of my heat treating kiln. This blade sat on my work bench for no less than two years awaiting the time I would either send it out for heat treat or get a bigger oven. I got a bigger oven, and this knife made it into the first batch of blades. This knife is 9 1/4" long with a 4 1/2" blade of D2 steel at RC 61. The handle features dovetailed mesquite bolsters and rosewood handles. The sheath is my work as well.







In other fun news, I finally finished my 2x72 grinder. It's based on the NWG plans and has a 1 HP motor with step pullies for three speeds. I also found out this week that I have a knife published in Knives 2013. Look for it!

[Cutty]

Jason you knocked another one out of the park

That is a damn fine knife and sheath and as an avid angler the Bass etch is a nice touch as well.

[gringo]

love mesquite for scale..great knife!

[muskrat man]

Very nice

[glennbad]

Wow, that is totally sweet from start to finish!

Glenn