The Guardsman From Flat Rock

[Flat Rock]

Some Guys have asked for my Combat Woodsman without the swedge ground for batoning and other tasks.
So I came up with the Guardsman (The first one was for an Army National Guard instructor)
It is my Utah Special but without the swedge ground. This should be a very sturdy knife for any task that you can throw at it!

I is in CPM-154 .166" thick, flat ground and matte finished. 20 LPI thumb jimping on the spine.
Pinned and soldered Brass guard, hand fit. OD green handle scales, fully sculpted for a glove-like fit.

This might just be my favorite evolution of the Combat Woodsman! What do you guys think?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Oooooohghh, I like that!

 

[dh1633pm]

Where’s the add to cart button? Very nice work.

 

[hso]

Where is the balance point?

 

[barnett]

Beautiful work.

 

[EMC45]

I like it.

 

[Flat Rock]

Where is the balance point?

Forefinger just behind the guard
Very neutral balance

 

[hso]

Thanks

 

[Flat Rock]

Thanks Guys! I appreciate all the kind words.

I always say this, but I really do need to make one of these for myself.
That is, if I ever have the time.....

I know what I'll do, I'll make one for my buddy and just not give it to him.....
The Cobbler's children go shoeless again....

 

[RA40]

Great work, looks excellent!
I've tended to keep one model for myself yet often sold because I don't want to be a collector of my own works. LOL.

 

[Mk-211]

Ugh, another line to get in...

 

[armoredman]

Darn tootin', that PERFECT!

 

[rust collector]

That is beautiful in a classically understated way. The handle contours invite one to pick it up, and I hope one day to do so!

 

[dh1633pm]

I just ordered one. Thanks @Flat Rock. If it’s half as nice as the Kephart, it will be perfect.