Making the "MAKO" EDC Knife 

Designed this knife for a buddy who wanted a sleek knife that he could carry around and use for a variety of outdoor tasks. I used micarta scales that were slightly thicker than what I usually work with but they allowed me to make a very comfortable ergonomic handle. For the next one, I'll work on the blade shape to get a razor-sharp edge. Let me know what you think of the design!
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MATERIALS:
80CrV2 steel
Multi-Color Grey/Black Micarta
SS pins
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00:16 - Stock removal
01:35 - Drilling holes
02:55 - Sharpening choil
03:20 - Grinding bevels
04:16 - Heat treat & temper
05:32 - Starting the handle
06:14 - Cleaning up the blade
08:02 - Etching & Stonewash
09:38 - Handle glue-up
10:15 - Shaping the handle
11:45 - Finish sanding
12:33 - Secondary bevel & sharpening
13:20 - Oiling the handle
14:08 - The result!
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