Rather than buy the knife ready made I bought the blank for a third of the price and set about making my own handle and sheath.
I added a ferro rod to match.
I am thinking of starting to learn to make my own blades but figured I would practise my existing skills first.
Apart from burning the birch handle a little when I overheated one of the loveless bolts while grinding, I think it went well.
The handle was shaped and refined until it felt great in my large hands.
A few lessons learned through doing this.
I can only get better.
5 сен 2024