Here's one I just finished. A little different handle. Blade is 4 1/2" and the knife is 9 !/2" overall. The handle wood is spalted hackberry.
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/RBernier/017-2.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/RBernier/media/017-2.jpg.html)
A pic of the file work. I used bronze for spacers.
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/RBernier/021-1.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/RBernier/media/021-1.jpg.html)
Nice work.
Thanks Lin. I tried a different grip on this one.
Nice looking pattern weld - I like that
Its a beauty.. Being a full tang fan, I sure appreciate your style.
Todd
Thanks guys. I've been doing full tangs for a while now, but I think I'm going to get back to some hidden tangs soon.
That is a beauty!
Thanks GW.