Compact skinner project - Update

[awp101]

I picked this up around 2007 as one of my first kits from Texas Knifemakers Supply. I managed to cut the scales wrong on the first attempt (too small) and put it away. A couple of years ago I asked for advice on one of the knife forums regarding salvaging the scales rather than throwing them away. Someone suggested a spacer (duh, why didn't I think of that?). I remembered I had some Axis Deer antler and started thinking. I figured it would look better as a bolster than as a spacer.

The blade:
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/659386de.jpg

The Dymondwood and antler:
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/afa196b4.jpg

The rough (and I mean ROUGH) mockup:
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/ba9210ea.jpg

I hope to get the front round similar to this one. Actually, more rounded.
http://www4.gvsu.edu/triert/cache/articles/nw1/neckerfinished6bn.jpg

No time frame, just as I get in the mood to do this kind of thing. :jump:

[awp101]

Well, the first plan didn't work so I went to plan B. Or G at this point...

Started all over with some maple. Not sure of exactly WHAT kind of maple, it's some blocks I picked up 2-3 years ago.

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/knives/2e027dca.jpg
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/knives/6b3327f5.jpg
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/knives/3be84fd4.jpg

Lots of sanding to get it to this point. Not sure if I want to stain the slabs, hit them with BLO or what.

Here's a sneak peek of the next project:
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/knives/c89d9e9d.jpg
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu306/awp101_2009/knives/30e58f0f.jpg

That's stabilized California Buckeye Burl...:bigsmilebounce: