Meet "Wee Nippy"

[Bigfoot]

Sorry, it's yet another Enzo trapper thread

However as this is my very first attempt at handling a knife blade, I thought I would post a couple of pics for anyone interested.

I opted for an 01 tool steel and bought some nice Elm scales that have a light burring, together with red vulcanised liners, with final finish in satin CCL oil. The end result is not perfect by any means but for a first attempt I am quite pleased with it. It handles and cuts well too

I think I surprised myself at how much I enjoyed shaping and sanding the wood - I found it quite therapeutic! I need to find another project

Thanks for looking.

 

[Totumpole]

Thats a beauty. Nice grain on the scales and I like the hint of burring. Good effort!

 

[T1Viper]

Thats a nice first knife!

The grains gorgeous, i really like that.

Well done.

 

[Springheeljack1]

I looks great to me.

 

[ged]

Lovely job!

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Thats a great looking first attempt. Well done and the handle looks stunning.

 

[Barn Owl]

That looks great.

 

[Bigfoot]

Thanks for the kind comments, folks, much appreciated.

 

[Shewie]

Nicely done Bigfoot

 

[Soundmixer]

Good call with the elm. Really pretty.
You sure it's your first? Seriously good work

 

[addo]

Well done Bigfoot, that turned out very nice.
I like the swirl on the grain of the elm in the second pic.