Glenn and Mike. You can Thank Kelly J. for the design. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif
May call it the "willow" because the blade is shaped like a willow leaf. Jury is still out but it is hard and it is comfortable. Blade is under 1 1/2 inches and fair on the balance. Pattern handle may be to "fat" and throw the balance off. Still some adjusting before I approve it. Also want to see how that short blade holds up. For your needs Glenn, it might be a dandy. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif However the trappers are awesome and this is heavier but shorter.
Mike... I will let you know when I get them shaped, fired, tempered, cleaned, and cryoed. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Still a long way to go plus get the 60 trappers done. I'm tired just thinking about it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif