Fighting knife for a new soldier

[jonathan creason]

A little over a week ago a friend of mine called me about making a knife for his son that was graduating from basic. He left it open ended to do whatever I wanted just make it big. This was forged out of 1/4" x 1.5" 1084 steel, OAL length is a little over 11", tapered tang, forged finger guard, and a shaving sharp clip.

The sheath is deer rawhide over veggie tan.

As always, any comments, critiques, or criticisms are welcomed and valued.

 

[grafton]

Nice!

 

[BRad704]

VERY cool!

 

[Wade Hougham]

Jonathan,
Great looking combo. Looks like a great user but I hope the only use it gets is fun stuff. Wade

 

[messerist]

I'm digging that knife and sheath combo. The new Soldier will love it!

 

[Stormcrow]

Looks good to me!

 

[jonathan creason]

Thanks guys. It was a fun build, but I had to bust my hump to finish it up in time.

 

[Kicking_Bird]

That Is a Very Nice Fighter, Both the Knife & Sheath are "Beautiful" Great Job !