This here is a drawing of the biggest knife I have ever forged 8" blade prolly 13 to 14 " overall. O-1 differentially hardened, copper guard, Box Elder Burl handle.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid27/pdaa07d3775197c54c2a06b2cefaa6993/fe351995.jpg.orig.jpg

Sound nice. Have you got a picture of the knife?

Looks good on paper Ron. When will we see the real thing?

well I imagine I`ll have it done in a few days, unfortunately I don`t build knives full time :(

I think a lot of folks don't realize how helpful (if not downright necessary) it is to do what Ron has done here. Sketching out what you plan to do, refining and altering proportions and details, is an essential part of the knifemaking process.

The knife itself is only the realization of the design. If the design was crappy or non-existant, not much can be expected of the knife. Thanks for showing us this, Ron!

here it is forged!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid27/p92256f230ff7888f9114d45814717783/fe34ca78.jpg.orig.jpg

Oh WOW! When you forge to shape you forge to shape!:D

here it is ground out...I just finished grinding!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid27/paac7f7a070bff35d197d6a160bde2ff4/fe34b577.jpg.orig.jpg

Sorry Ron, but that is just plain gorgeous...no two ways about it...

Chris

Wow Ron, Your wrist must really be sore by now, so just send that blade to me and I'll finish it for you. :lol: :lol:
Really coming along nicely.
Mike

Ron,
At this rate, it should be done when I log on tomorrow night :) Looking good so far, can't wait to see the final photo!!!!

Neil

here we go guys, the pic you been waitin for!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid27/p3a3af9c741ed3ed08d6abf0c1faabf57/fe2e89a3.jpg.orig.jpg

Right on Ron. Very nice. Actually very very nice.







ghostdog

Great temper line, looks like a real good user.