Raptor with Damasteel & Buckeye Burl

[BrandantR]

This one came together really smoothly. It's a little different than the usual knives I make, but I'm very happy with how it turned out. There are a few more pics and a short video of this knife over on my blog if you want to stop by. The address is below in my signature. Let me know what you think, and don't hold back if you see something you don't like or could be done better. I truly strive to improve with each knife and feedback is critical on pinpointing those areas that could be worked on. Here are the specs:

Knife Specs
Knife Design: Raptor
Open Length: 7-1/8"
Blade Length: 2-15/16"
Blade: Damasteel "Dense Twist"
Bolsters: 416ss
Liners: Anodized Titanium
Spacer: 416ss
Scales: Stabilized buckeye burl
Embellishments: Fully fileworked liners. Filework on spacer wraps around inside the handle. Stipple texture on bolsters and thumb stud.

 

[Self Made Knives]

NICE! I like it.

 

[John Wilson]

superb filework! those scales are gorgeous.

 

[BrandantR]

John and Anthony, thanks for taking the time to comment and for your kind words. I appreciate it.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Very nice. Love the burl.

DeMo

 

[BrandantR]

Thanks, DeMo. I love buckeye burl. The burl is tight enough to even look good on a small folder scale with some very interesting color too.

 

[Rick Otts]

The only thing I see wrong with that knife is it isnt in my back pocket Great job guy!

 

[dan van]

Great job! All the pieces came together to make a great package. Dan