DIY Knifemaking: Scandinavian full flat

[astronomy.domaine]

Hi all,
Had this project in mind for some time and finally had a go at it. I've not been a big fan of the full flat grind before but having gone through endless acolades on the net about the efficiency and ease with which a razor sharp edge can be obtained tickled my fancy.
I have chosen a scandinavian Pukko type blade shape with a single piece round wood grip, soft steel bolster and pommel and brass inlays. Below are a few pics of the result which made me a believer!
Comments and suggestions are most welcome











Cheers

[Mark]

A very nice looking knife you have made there, congratulations again!

Mark

[aadhaulya]

Very beautiful. How did you put in the brass ring specially at the rear end??

Regards

Atul

[astronomy.domaine]

Thanks Mark and aadhaulya,
@Atul ji: The lower brass ring is retained by a soft steel pommel which is revited to cap the bottom end of the grip.

[pratik_mahale]

very well executed project AD

Just one question why you always use m-seal in handles

[astronomy.domaine]

very well executed project AD

Just one question why you always use m-seal in handles

Tnx Pratik!
to answer your question in two words...; 'it works'..!
well, For tapered hidden tang blades, I am yet to find something that gives a stronger bond or is easier to work on. Please do share if you have any better alternatives in mind..!

[brihacharan]

very well executed project AD

Just one question why you always use m-seal in handles

Tnx Pratik!
to answer your question in two words...; 'it works'..!
well, For tapered hidden tang blades, I am yet to find something that gives a stronger bond or is easier to work on. Please do share if you have any better alternatives in mind..!

"AD"!!!!!
You always have a trick or two up your sleeve
What I admire is your innovative approach in Knife making
This knife is simply elegant in looks & means business
Re: "M-Seal" it works - you can say that again...I used it recently to great advantage (wait for my post)...
BTW - Do you have a wood turning gizmo? Your rounded handle is exquisite bro & with the brass pommel & rear cap too!
Just my 2 cents....some diamond pattern checkering on the handle would've been nice - especially for a better & firm grip!
Keep them coming Bro
Briha

[astronomy.domaine]

BTW - Do you have a wood turning gizmo?

Thanks Briha sir! your appreciation truly means a lot..!:-)

woodwork: No special gizmos for wood. I just buy those round wooden sticks/rods(1inch dia. x 1foot) from local hardware stores, which are sold as handles to be fitted on various carpentry & garden tools. They come pre formed/rounded on a lathe and hence save a lot of work on my part..i just cut them to required size and work in the final shape using a hand rasp.

[harshit89]

I really like the wooden handgrip on the knife.