caper

R Appleby

KNIFE MAKER
Hi all, It's been a while since I have posted anything because I haven't finished a knife since June. So the house and yard projects are done and I am back in the shop filling orders.

This is patterned on the side of a Loveless caper finn

Blade; 2 7/8ths inches, Hollow ground, hand rubbed satin finish, 440C

Handle; Sambar stag

Guard/Bolster; 416SS with knurled spine and index finger.

OAL' 6 7/8ths inches.

Sheath; 8/9oz leather with lambskin liner and belt clip.




Thanks for looking
 

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Wow! That bolster/guard is super interesting. Sitting here looking at it over and over trying to figure out how you did that. The butt cap / lanyard hole is really a nice touch.
 
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