This a new drop point I just finished up. I am calling this model the "Pine Marten". I was going for an all around woods/edc/hunter type blade and the drop point style just seems to be the most versatile shape. With the handle I just wanted do something a bit different. I went with micarta pins, but I don't have micarta tubes. So I went with a copper accent pin and tube.
The OAL is 7.5", W/ a 3.5" blade of .125" L6.
It will be getting a hand stitched leather sheath.
Let me know what you guys think.

Ben, that looks like a  good all around knife, i really like the brass pins and tube. Nice Job

That is altogether just fantastic.  I like the colors chosen, the double row of pins, the pin placement, and overall shape.  Excellent work, Ben!  

I really like that one Ben,
Nice job.
CTT

This may be my favorite of yours, Ben.  Who in the world uses micarta pins?  A thinker, that's who!  

Did you make those or did you purchase them somewhere?  That's too cool.

Rusty

That's really nice!!!!!

Ditto what  Rusty said.  Excellent!

if it was my knife, it would be my new edc.  i love it, great all around design

Excellent......looks like a good companion to me!!

Thanks guys, I am working on another one right now.
I just have to figure out what crazy color/pin combo I want to go with.

I like it, but your tapered tang would look better on this knife too.

Allan

nice knife reminds me of an old gerber

Thanks Allan.
About tapering the tang, remember it is only .125" thick to begin with. Tapering it where it would be noticeable wouldn't leave much material there.
I am starting to taper the tangs on my thicker knives, and think it is quite visually appealing.
Also I have to take into account the price point I will sell the knife at, tapering the tang takes more time grinding and flattening. Not to mention extra steps when fitting the scales, if done properly.
Just my experience.

thats all a man needs in a hunter!

I want one!  Email sent to ya, Ben

Now thats a working blade design

That is a great design Ben!

Keep up the excellent work!

Shoot straight, Shinken