Competition knife, in the making

I am making a competion knife.
I am not certified for Bladesports yet, and if I don't 'pass the test , I have a great campknife anyway...:D
Steel is 1.2510 ( O1 ) 8 mm thick, blade is 250mm and handle is 130mm

The design on tape:

Transfer on steel

Grinding and sawing....a lot!

Making the ricasso.
If you look closely , you see the centerline.

So far.

atb,

Jan

update:

grit 60 on the machine and grinding away....

Both sides almost ready, next step is grit 180 , I'll keep you posted.

atb,

Jan

Thanks, the ponly point is the weight...!

I am used to an axe, but this is completly different on the fore arms when chopping ( I practised a bit , just in the air..

I guess I need to go to the gym , again...

Jan

normally I sit hebind the grinder, but this one will have a convex grind on it, so I use the slack part of the belt.

I could put it on some blocks and then I can stand straight...

I am saving money ( hard job with al that nice gear on the internet...) for a KMG grinder

atb,

Jan

hi Bansai,

will post some pics of knives I have made soon.

atb,

Jan