Lighter-Faster {Dead mountain Chopper}

[Benr.t]

I haven't done one of these in a very long time, and only 2 previously. After seeing one featured in Blade mag recently (to my surprise), I got the hankering to do another one. I decided to make this one more of a fighter and less of a chopper. The blade is full flat ground to a very keen edge and I also gave it a tapered tang. This cut the OAL weight to only 17oz!
The handle is some of my exclusive Thunderstorm Kevlar phenolic w/ thin red liners. It has what I would consider a user grade machine finish, that I cold blue and stonewashed. This one feels absolutely deadly in hand, I will have a hard time parting with it.
Let me know what you guys think, all opinions are welcome.
Thanks for looking.

 

[Shawn Hatcher]

I love it, Ben. Wicked recurve and ready to rock. Well done!

 

[Dan Pierson]

Love the blade shape and thinness. The handle looks a little to squared off to be comfortable to me.

 

[Lagrange]

If I needed a chopper, I would want one like that. Great job Ben.

 

[graveyard]

(I will have a hard time parting with it.) your word,s ill save you the trouble of finding a way to part with these one ,,,pack it up send it to me for a good home,, very nice work

 

[Bush Monkey]

Very sleek design, elegant. Nice work all asound.

 

[HHH Knives]

Spectacular chopper! Love it!

 

[Sean Jones]

I love it...nice...I like re-curves and this is an excellent one.

 

[Steven Long]

I love the way it all flows and the handle material is very appealing to me. Nice job!

Great pictures also!

 

[Benr.t]

Thanks for all the kind words guys, I appreciate it!!