I'm starting a few new projects for January and going to give the details of two others in the DIY but I'd like suggestions for one of them (all are Damascus steel but two have not been acid treated yet.) This knife is going to be the middle one - a Guthook skinner I've called "The Texas Diamondback"
(That top one is a new design we're working on called the "Sheriff's Stubby")
I'd like some input on which wood I use on the handle. So far, I've finished the blade (mostly) and have done a triangular diamondback filework design on the spine. I'm also planning to add an inlayed Texas Seal in the handle on both sides - given the theme, I thought it was a no-brainer to use the mesquite but am tempted to go with amboyna burl.
Take a look and and comment on which wood you like best and I'll update later as we make progress!! thanks for the suggestions! Below is a pic of the blade and the two woods:
(That top one is a new design we're working on called the "Sheriff's Stubby")
I'd like some input on which wood I use on the handle. So far, I've finished the blade (mostly) and have done a triangular diamondback filework design on the spine. I'm also planning to add an inlayed Texas Seal in the handle on both sides - given the theme, I thought it was a no-brainer to use the mesquite but am tempted to go with amboyna burl.
Take a look and and comment on which wood you like best and I'll update later as we make progress!! thanks for the suggestions! Below is a pic of the blade and the two woods:
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