Actually this knife is a for a butcher. He will be using it to cut meat but I figure he will have it in the woods as well. We discussed design and this what we came up with. 8 inch blade of 5160, stainless guard, and African Blackwood handle. It will also a have a nice sheath as if he were to carry it cross draw. I'll try to get some better pictures soon.
 

I like that handle shape.

Like the curve of the back of the blade and handle, flows nice. I agree with FerretWYO on the shape of the handle too.

Lin I agree with the others, the all around design is great. He will enjoy it.
Dana

Lin yer knives look so dang scary to me! I know if it nicks me I will bleed to death!! Awesome Knife! Cliff

Nice. I really like blackwood. What did you finish it with?
Darcy  

Sanded it, buffed it, and ren wax. Thanks

sorry for the double post

I love Blackwood and that is a fantastic example.
The whole knife is just fantastic.

Thank you Karl. That's a great compliment coming from you.
Thanks for all your comments.
 

Beautiful. I really like the design and materials.

Chris

Very beautiful, the whole knife has a very simple elegance to it! My type of knife, thanks for sharing.