I had a little time to try something different so this 7 1/4 in blade of 1075 carbon steel blade has copper curve backed bolster and African Tambotie handle wood for 12 3/4 in over all length. The copper takes quite a bit more to shape and fit than simple bar bolster and there were a few times when hot fingers (still holding the copper) were plunged into the water bucket to ease the burn but in the end it came out okay I thought.
