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This is one I just finished today. I took some chances with the hardware. Change up a few things just to test my abilities. 8 1/2" blade 5160 edge quenched. Sambar taper Nickel silver fluted guard and ferrel with a little slab of copper in front. Nickel butt cap...

Nothing fancy here. Do these qualify? Bing MLazyB Custom Knives ABS Journeyman Smith

Bruce, very nice work there. I can see that your teachers are vying for the ownership of your first.:D. That is a huge compliment in itself. Thanks for sharing By the way I'm also a "BB"2thumbs Bing MLazyB Custom Knives ABS Journeyman Smith

Thanks everyone for the kind comments, It means a lot to me coming from such a great bunch of fellow knife enthusiasts. Denny/Dozier, It will be hard to let it go, but as with my kids they all have to go away and make a name for themselves:D Bing MLazyB Custom Knives ABS Journeyman Smith

This is my first JS stamped knife since being awarded the ABS Journeyman Smith at Blade. Since I enjoy making hunters the most of all knives I make. You guessed it, it is a hunter. 4" 5160 diff. heat treated. Nickel silver fluted guard. African Blackwood handle. As you can see in the...

Art, Hunters are my favorite knife. The full tang design and overall flow look like this one is ready for serious work. One to show off in hunting camp. :D Thanks for Sharing Bing MLazyB Custom Knives ABS Journeyman Smith

Mike, This is looking sweet.2thumbs I'm getting real excited to see how this turns out. Thanks for keeping us up to date. Bing MLazyB Custom Knives ABS Journeyman Smith

Bruce, I was once told by a fellow MS that we don't screw up. We create opportunities. Man I do create a lot of those.:D Thanks for giving so much of your time to share these Wip's Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table24P-A

Kevin, Thanks for the compliment. Sorry I didn't even think to post the specs before you mentioned. 4" tip to front of guard / 8 1/2" over all Nickle silver guard and pin African Blackwood handle Bing MLazyb Custom Knives Blade Show tester table24P-A

David, Thanks for the comments. I was a little leary about going around the butt with the texture. I did work for the better. :) Hope to see you at the Blade Show Bing MLazyb Custom Knives Blade Show tester table24P-A

Thanks Ironwolf, Your right but the reward is worth it in the end. Bing MLazyb Custom Knives Blade Show tester table24P-A

Thanks Mitch and Ironwolf, You are to kind with the compliments. Here is another pic with the guard fullered. Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table 24P-A

I thought it looked kind of familiar. ;) I cannot remember Blade West is still a huge blurr for me. Bing MlazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table24P-A

Thanks Mike, That answers my question. By the way the knife a the front of this thread is so Sweeeeeet. 2thumbs Looking foward to the next stage of WIP Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table24P-A

Mike, I really like the way this is going. 2thumbs How thick at the bolster area did you start out? Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table 24P-A

Thanks Brian and Drop point. I have a lot of practice to get this down better. As a compliment to Ed for showing me how to I will start doing more in the future. Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table 24P-A

I learned how to do the texturing from my good friend Ed Caffrey, during a handle and guard class I was taking from him. I have not been practicing any of the texturing except on a few sheaths. I should be ashamed of myself for not taking advantage of this great way to dress up a nice piece of...

Bruce, I would be like one of those wolves. Drooling all over your knives. :D I drink a lot of coffee myself. So maybe we would need to hire someone to watch both tables. Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table24P-A

Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts. It means a lot to me coming from fellow makers and knife nuts like me. Now I just need to relax for the next 3 weeks and enjoy the ride. Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table 24P-A

Bill, That is a nice one. 2thumbs2thumbs. Bing MLazyB Custom Knives Blade Show tester table 24P-A