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RE: docsmith's instagram Feed : 2019/04/08
Hey, @docsmith.
This turned out really nice. I like the color and the curve of the handle, as well as the width or depth of the blade, even though it appears to be shorter. Does having a curve handle and a shorter, but hefty looking blade mess with the balance any differently, or is it pretty much the same as any other knife would be? Also, is there any advantage to the curved handle as far as grip or use?
I guess I'm used to seeing you use handles that are mostly straight and wondered why, how you decided to do it this way. It's looks really cool. :)
Hey @glenalbrethsen,
It's still far from done.
The colour is a natural one - it's a plum wood, which I like very much.
The curve doesn't mess up the balance it actually helps to position the blade just right.
The thing is, you are used to seeing my chef knives, which have a totally different function than this one. This is a fighting/hunting knife where a firm grip is a must.
Take a look at how it looks now
See how the but is going from narrow to a big swell at the end, and how the curve flows kinda naturally from the guard - this will enable a super comfortable and secure grip.
As for how I decided, well it's one of the traditional handle profile for a Bowie - so I can't really take the credit - hopefully I did manage to put in a bit of my own personal touch ;)