First Fighter

**stephanfowler** · 11-06-2006, 09:59 AM

This is my first fighter style, I'm rather happy with it.

1065 clay hardened in water, (didn't get the ashi I was looking for

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4.5" handle, 5.5" Blade, balances "perfectly" (IMNSHO)
Ebony scales with brass pins and 1/4" thong tube

the touchmark is "CROWBAR" in honor of the gentleman at Bowies hammerin that decided to bestow upon me such righteous moniker :jdevil:

**Stabber** · 11-06-2006, 10:17 AM

Welcome to JD Stephan. You made the knife yourself? Nice work

**Mr.LaBella** · 11-06-2006, 05:27 PM

stephanfowler!

glad ya made it to THE forums!

**stephanfowler** · 11-07-2006, 08:36 AM

Been lurking around for quite a while
really like it here, good atmosphere

**ericsgreen** · 11-07-2006, 05:53 PM

looks nice, a little...rugged.

but the grind looks nice, swedge and all. I have never understood why taper the tang out and make the scales thicker. I cant tell if you did, maybe slightly, why do that?

**stephanfowler** · 11-08-2006, 01:58 AM

i did not, but the typical reason for it is to change the point of balance on the blade, less metal in the handle makes for a tip heavy configuration

this one balances almost perfectly at the front of the scales

**txkaratedude** · 11-08-2006, 02:04 PM

Nice knife! Welcome to JD

**ericsgreen** · 11-09-2006, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by stephanfowler

i did not, but the typical reason for it is to change the point of balance on the blade, less metal in the handle makes for a tip heavy configuration

this one balances almost perfectly at the front of the scales

coooool...

please post some more of your stuff asap?