Big bellied skinner

[jonathan creason]

I just finished this one up from a piece of 01 steel I had.  The cutting edge is 3.75" long.  It was all stock removal, just wanted something to work on my grinding skills.  I'm feeling much more confident with that now, but I know I still have a long ways to go.  

I would appreciate any criticisms you guys can offer.

 

[gables]

Looks good. I would make sure edges of the metal are rounded, particularly on the dropped choil area where your index finger would rest and at the butt where your pinky finger might land. It also looks like the spine is relieved a little pretty far back. Make sure the area where your thumb or index finger rests along the spine is comfortable with rounded edges.

[jonathan creason]

I appreciate the critique.  I decided last night that I wasn't finished with this one and stripped the cord off.  Going to put some scales on and see if it dresses things up some.  I tried to round the areas you are talking about, but may touch them a little more to soften them up some more.

[Izzy]

I dig it!

[jonathan creason]

I decided that I just wasn't happy with the looks of this one, so I gave it a makeover.