Charlie's wife surprised him with a day at LLForge, "Create a Knife" experience.

Charlie showing off the knife that he just made. He selected a 1095 steel skinner blank. He ground a primary bevel, added stabilized walnut scales, nickel pins and butt cap. He forge hardened and finished his new blade and made a leather sheath.

Charlie at the grinder shaping the handle and smoothing the nickel pins and butt cap.

Charlie and his wife Tuesdae with knife in clamps waiting for the glue on the scales to dry.