bird and trout

[john foxwell]

I've been lurking here for some time, so it's probably time I stepped out the shade and into the light.

I started making knives about 2 1/2 years ago after going to the Australian Knifemakers
guild show in Melbourne. I walked in there with an interest in knives and walked out with an
obsession, but I'm sure i'm not the first to have that happen.

I've just started to sell a few knives so I thought I'd post my latest and get a few other opinions.
Details on the knife,
440c 58-59 HRC
burgundy micarta scales
stainless bolts
Overall length is approx 7 3/4 ins.
Sheath is 8-9oz vegtan and all work except HT is my own.

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[circlepknives]

I like that one alot! Very nice shape and the lines are very clean!

[Buzzz]

I love that sheath , I have a bird & Trout knife from A.T. Barr but this one looks larger then his with fatter handles. that knife is a must have!!!

[Jerry Shorter]

That's really nice John, clean package, You should do well as a knifemaker.

Jerry

[Robert Dark]

You guys from "down-under" have a reputation for doing some beautiful work. This one is no exception. Thanks for sharing with us, and I hope to see more of your work.

Lookin' real nice

Robert

[Ken Davis]

Clean, classic lines. Very well done.

[SKIVIE]

I like that one. Im a big fan of B & T's and this one is Simple yet Functional. Very clean work.

Shane

[Jeff Higgins]

Very nice design. Looks well-thought-out, and the sheath looks great!

[Don Cowles]

Very nice work, John!

[mitch13]

John
Great work, nicke sleel lines thanks for sharing.
Mitch

[john foxwell]

Many thanks for the kind words, you've given me a lot of encouragement.
I'd also like to thank everyone who's ever posted a tutorial or hints and tips on this forum.

They have been very useful to me and I'm sure a lot of other guys just starting out.
Its a rare situation where the less experienced can pick the brains of ones who are at the top of the tree and get such open and honest answers.

Again, many thanks, John