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Cardboard_Duck:
I am making a surprise fillet knife for a friend and would like some input on the design I have -



I freehanded the shape, the blade is 5" and the handle is roughly 4.5".

1/16" 01 tool steel that I will heat treat and temper, and I was thinking a black walnut handle. Any suggestions or just go with it ?

Thanks in advance  ;D

Thesquirrelslinger:
Don't make it TOO thin...

Frawg:
Antler handle would look sweet on it duck. Nice looking blade, your friend should love it
Matt

Cardboard_Duck:
I don't think 1/16" is too thin... I have 3/32 and 1/8 and those are way too thick for a fillet knife.

I like the antler idea, I'll  check to see if I have a big enough piece. I'm thinking of using aluminum pins instead of brass for this one.

KHalverson:
should work great.
if it was me
id set my bevels give it a good normalization cycle
edge quench and temper at 400 f for 2  1 hour cycles
put on a good scandi grind and fillet away
if ya need antler ive got some elk antler thatd make some nice scales
id be happy to send ya
Kevin

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