Moth Knife

Here is a full overview of this new knife's life on the bench, from previously forged blade to finished...

 
 
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Blade

Dug out this blade from a few years back that never really worked, did some extensive re-shaping of the blade and handle, drilled the pin and bleed holes, did some filework on the tang and re-polished the blade. Also made some scales from poplar burl,

 
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Rough Handle

Also made some scales from poplar burl...

 
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Shaped scales

Handle scales epoxied in place, and shaped and sanded to 320. Think it probably needs some wire inlay to set it off...