Got that blade remade, better (i.e. it didn't break
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This was for a graduation present for a student helper my wife had this year. He was a real help, especially as her pregnancy progressed.
Everything is the same as above, excepting black canvas micarta bolsters with brass pins, green canvas micarta handle slabs with stainless pins. I tapered the tang (had to "modify" things after a slip at the grinder) and made some changes to the profile (I like the changes-that second finger groove just never felt right when you grabbed the knife). Had to rush a bit to finish it up, so didn't get the tang sanded just the way I want, but best knife so far. Much to learn, including how to consistently place my makers mark.