Really nice knife Karl, I like how the handle curves down, I have done some handles similiar myself. I bet it feels good in the hand too with all that popcorn. By the way the guard looks great to me.Keep them coming
Thank-you for the compliment, not sure what you mean by traditional handle. I like to stay away from the whole traditional thing usually starts arguments. And I never claim to do so with my blades.
I also used oil in quenching that blade,Thanx for pointing that out sorry about the pics,I'll see what i can do about some more pics,my camera is missing in action from party last night.
here is a cable katana I made last year and finally had time to finish.The blade is 29 inches long and is marquenched with water brine. The handle is 12 inches long and is made of ash with a full ray skin wrap with brass fittings and my own wrap i've been working on.Tsuba is made of steel my own design. The saya is made of poplar with steel fittings on both ends. It is a beefy blade and razor sharp hope you like.