Hello guys <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> soo it been a while since i posted anything, i just roam around and look at old discussions <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

small blade i forged at a hammerin in italy few months back, the steel is from a truck leaf spring,

started as a 1/2 inch thick and 3" long piece now is:

overall length : 9" and 1/2

blade length: 5"

it's edge quenched, was hoping to etch it out but ended up doing this thing <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

the handle is made from oliv wood, matched scales i cut up from my stash

as you can see the plunge lines and the ricasso is still wonky and really badly done, but hey getting better every time i do it <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

if you have any observations please share them with me <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

ohh yeah the simbol is something i came up some time ago no clue if is already out there in use,

if you know of someone that uses it please tell me i will find another one <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

edit: fixed the size of the img, sorry for the issue, will pay more attention to it next time <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />