Small 3-finger knife

[Bladepeek]

This is a little "3-finger knife I just finished and the first horizontal carry sheath I've done. Not the best piece of leather work, but I like the concept and have a better idea of how to put together the next one. The damascus is from an Alabama Damascus billet - a mix of 1084, 15N20 and 52100. Wish I could claim I forged it, as it sure holds a nice edge.

   

   

   

   

[snakewood3]

That is very nice. Great file work.

[2treks]

I love everything about that Ron. Nice job.
Chuck

[Kevin Evans]

Good job  

[Steve Nuckels]

Ron, it looks perfect to me!  All of it!

I like the way the file work blends into the handle, the mosaic pins are very nice, the guard fits the knife nice.  

What is the handle material?

I like the sheath alot!  What are you dissatisfied about?

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation

[Bladepeek]

Thanks Steve. The handle is giraffe bone and, for me, the guard fit is good. I look at my Lin Rhea knife and realize what "good" guard fit is. But then he's a master smith and I'm a hobbyist.

No, what has me upset, and I will probably make a new one before the new owner even sees it, is the sheath. It doesn't show up too well in the pics, but the welt came out just a bit too narrow and the stitching is just barely below the surface in a couple of places. The front and rear layers and the welt are not flush and I can't grind it down any more, or the stitching will be exposed.

Not a big deal and it won't take long to make a new sheath. I can cut the stitching, pull it apart and use the old pieces as patterns. I think that's called "live and learn".

Ron

[D.Ellis]

Cute as a button. Nice little trailing point.    
Darcy

[gables]

Great job!

[kbaknife]

That looks to be a really, really handy sized knife.
Anybody would be proud to wear that one!

[Bladepeek]

Thanks guys. Karl, i really appreciate that coming from you.

I personally like small knives. I get myself in trouble up inside a deer with anything much longer than my extended index finger. Having said that, there is a lot of satisfaction to be had from cleanly slicing a sapling for a shelter with a large camp knife or bowie. Or slicing some venison ham for sandwiches. Can't do that well with a 2 1/2" blade.

I guess I'm just a knife junkie. I like 'em all  

[madness522]

Very nice Ron. I like small knive too! They seem to be used more for everyday cutting than a big knife.

[amar911]

I favor smaller knives most of the time too, and that is a very attractive one that I would be happy to own.

Allan

[Bazooka Joe]

As a knife and sheath maker I think your sheath is great.  You're always more critical with you're own work because you're familiar with the construction.

A purchaser will love it.

Rick Goshgarian

[Bladepeek]

Yeah, we always know where to look, don't we? New owner wants me to make a vertical, inverted sheath for wear on his pack harness. Think that will be fun. I need to see his pack before I can plan the "belt loop".

Ron

[CKeth]

That's excellent. I want one! I'd carry that every day.