Finally got this thing finished. Before I left the meet I had it HT’d and most of the hollows and the flats ground to final dimension. Got her home and finished it off. Used some redwood for the scales and tried my hand at a ca finish, probably will never use it again as a finish, domed brass washers and pins. Took a really smooth edge on the naniwas, though could be a little sharper. The shave was really smooth, though the ergonomics aren’t my favorite. I already forged another one but have yet to rough grinding it. I think the shape and blade size is really nice, just needs less overall arc and smile, and it’s a little tang heavy.
1095 steel
7/8+
2.2” (55mm) length edge
Redwood scales
1/4-1/2 hollow
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