First attempt at knive making..Drpo Point Hunter

[jrowe]

This was my first attempt of making a knife. I had the blade made in Idaho and did the rest of the work. The sheath was another first attempt. To make it more veristal, I also installed snaps on the belt loop for easy on and off. How did I do?

[AcridSaint]

Looks like you got a good hunter to me. What are the scales made from?

[jrowe]

Thanks. Scales are California Buckeye.

[SVanderkolff]

Looks good, a whole lot better than my first knife. You will probably find that after you handle it for a bit you will want to make another with some slight modification. Don't do it. Thats how the addistion starts, next thing you know you will be buying equipment.
Steve

[jrowe]

Thanks for the input already have another unfinished blade in snake eye pattern waiting..have to give it some more thought on the wood..but really partial to cali buckeye

[ranger1]

Too late to warn him Steve he's hooked.Nice first blade.This forum will help more than you can imagine.I started reading the newbee forum about a year ago.The wealth of info here has been priceless.And helped me more than anyone knows.If you like making knives and your well on your way to becomeing a knife junkie.your at the right spot.Very good work.

[blgoode]

looks great in the sheath! KEep on making them and modifing. I fins using old pizza boxes make great mockups to get a "Feel" for the dimensions.

[waredbear]

Very nice handle. I love the look of the Burl. The sheath alreay has a worn in look to it. How much play does the knife have in the sheath? I would be afraid the snaps would wear on the handle. Be careful.

Thanks for sharing.
Reid Allen.

[jrowe]

It is very snug fit. Basically no play at all, even with the top snap undone. Comes out of sheath smoothly as well. Thanks for the reply.