another puukko

[mark.177]

just finishing this one, needs a little more work on the handle. trying to get a little more adventurous with the handles but its hard to tell how they'll turn out till you finish them, plenty of ideas for the next though.
again the blade is 52100 bearing steel and handle is thuya burl. tried to get a little curve in the guard and pommel but could have gone a bit more with it. an
anyway hope you like it?

 

[daveO]

Wow love it!

 

[Mesquite]

Very nice work there Mark, very nice indeed

 

[WealdenWoodsman]

Outstanding work!

 

[snappingturtle]

That's first rate!, are you thinking of putting a bit more curve on the underside of the handle just back from the guard? but not going for the full on fish belly?

 

[mark.177]

That's first rate!, are you thinking of putting a bit more curve on the underside of the handle just back from the guard? but not going for the full on fish belly?

thanks, i dont like too much belly in a handle, i find it becomes uncomfortable after a while. i prefer the subtle curve it has

 

[snappingturtle]

thanks, i dont like too much belly in a handle, i find it becomes uncomfortable after a while. i prefer the subtle curve it has

Agreed! its bloody lovely as is!

 

[Zingmo]

Wow. Lovely. I'm not sure what else you can do to make it better: Polish it with unicorn tears?

Z

 

[Muddypaws]

Another stunning knife! The grinds look superb, and the overall fit and finish is a joy to behold.

 

[Tiley]

That really is functional and beautiful. How on earth do you do it?

I have sent a p.m. (I think...)

 

[Robson Valley]

What I like to call "exhibition" grade. A fine piece of the bladesmith's art.

 

[Wayne]

That’s a rather fine knife. Well done.

 

[Janne]

Beautiful. As usual with your work!

 

[Dogoak]

Very, very nice Mark, superb

 

[crosslandkelly]

I like that, great looking knife.