Walnut and old file

[jonathan creason]

I forged this one out of an old file I found in my great aunt's barn.  It has a little hamon action going on, but it's my first attempt at it and I didn't do a very good job of making it show.  Walnut handle with an awesome grain pattern and copper hardware.  The sheath is wet formed veggie tanned leather.

 
 

Any comments and especially critisms are appreciated.

[2treks]

I like it.

[D.Ellis]

I like it too, copper is one of my favorite fitting materials. One small nit pick though. In my opinion it would look better if you thinned the finger guard more. You could still do that without messing up the handle if you are carefull.
Darcy    

[madness522]

Looking good Jonathan

[Trapper Rob]

Sweet knife like the handle.Rob

[graygoat]

If this is your first try I want to see the 50th one. Maybe a osage handle?

[kuch]

I agree with D.Ellis 100%. copper just looks great,especially with dark colors like walnut. the 3 copper spacers are great but need to flow that bottom handle curve into the guard better, thinning the guard....very good job

[jonathan creason]

Thanks everyone!  I especially appreciate the critiques, I need them to keep improving.