This hunter profile is based on a Persian fighting knife in terms of general shape.  It is W2 with hamon.  The wood is black oak burl and the linen bolster wrap is basically 'stabilized' with heavy epoxy.  The spine is radiused with clay application and has almost an effect of chatoyance from the hamon there. An idea inspired by a Mr. Karl Andersen of Illinois. He posts here sometimes.

It is deeply hollow ground in order to maintain forged flats without sacrificing edge aggression.

By the way.. if there is a photo nazi watching.. I forgot to adjust for white balance hence the bluish tint to the blade.  Jim Cooper already emailed me (I do appreciate that kind of feedback!).

scott
looks great
i can see were this knife would be right at home in the deer woods
kevin

That could be my favorite one yet. I dig that blade profile and you have finished it off in such a cool way.
SWEET!!
CTT

Beautiful work as always! I never get tired of your style!!!!!!!

very, very nice Scott.  I'm liking that a whole bunch.  What are the dimensions?

Another fantastic piece from Scott, thanks for exhibiting.

That's sweet!

Looks very nice. Great job!

Chris

MAN THAT IS SWEET!!

That is also my favorite!  Absolutely spectacular!!!

Nathan

Beauty

Another excellent knife!!