Thanks guys, perfect explanations! I like the sanmai idea too! makes for a good blade that could have an interesting pattern.

personally I like a blade for skinning that has a nice long curve. I made this for a client and he really likes it. It has a very rounded nose for a...

Some of my work 3rd Knife - first attempt at stabilizing wood 4th knife - tried my hand at casting pine cone scales 5th knife - going bigg...