Take a looksee at a couple of custom knives an old friend of mine down Phoenix way was making for me. Just got an update with pictures from Mike, and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!
He included the newest progress pictures (below), but please realize these knives and not completed - still not finish polished/beaded on the blades; handles only taken to medium grit so far and no where near done;, and the big Cougar does not have its three beautiful mosaic scale pins installed yet.
The Coyote is a 6" beauty with a 2 5/8" hollow ground blade out of D-2 Tool Steel that is glass beaded to a satin finish. Handle is sand blasted black linen Marcata. Besides great balance and looks, it will be a very functional carry knife with good grip and control even with bloody/wet hands. Custom sheath also included. Price? Mike is giving them away for about the cost of a tank of gas. WOW!!!
Don't have the exact dimensions on this big Cougar pattern varient, but its ATS-34 with A-Grade Desert Ironwood Burl scales that will have 3 mosaic pins dressing them up. Note the picture on the right of the tapered tang and black and white spacers to offset the scales and blade. Mike obviously has a damn fine eye for detail and design. Will also have a custom sheath.
I have known Mike for years - he is an outstanding gentlemen who is doing some outstanding custom knife work. Check the link to his website - you'll be very glad you did (wouldn't hurt to tell him you also run GBO).
Can hardly wait....... (drool)
Larry
http://www.javelinaknives.com/
