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I was thinking something like this. It would make the tang longer. Also, I feel taking the spike off of the heel would make it easier to hone and shave better?
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I am seeing gently rounding the heel forward until it feels right and measures up with established grinds. It can easily be done and will add a curve to the blade!

Heavy is good! I did not mean the tail. I was referring to the area of the tang from the top pin to where the blade starts.
Looks a bit short for stropping. A good size will allow the fingers to...

Very clean. :cool: Looks heavy! :D Is the tang long enough?