A Knife for John, Step-By-Step

[Idahomike251]

A fellow Trad Gang member wanted me to make another copy of the Randall Gamemaster knife I posted while back. First thing I requested from John was an outline of his right hand to determine handle size, and then I started on flat piece of D2 tool steel  
Hollow grinding was added next  
Blade was then Heat treated and annealed to Rockwell 60C  
John picked a nice piece of dyed Giraffe bone for the handle. Prior to mirror polish I usually fit all parts together to make sure I have a quality fit  
Knife blade was then polished, brass guard silver soldered, and handle re-assembled for the home stretch

[Over&Under]

Mike

That is impressive!!!!  Great pics and what a piece of art that turned out to be!

Thanks for showing that!

[Lin Rhea]

It dont get much better than that. Beautiful job Mike.

[DANA HOLMAN]

i like it, nice job
dana

[Track]

Real nice, great looking knife.

[fish n chicks]

Now that's a winner alright. Very well done.