Small Backup Knife

I thought it would be good to make a small backup knife to carry in the backpack.

It is made out of 3mm thick O1 Toolsteel hardened to approx 58 Rockwell.

I intentionally did not clean up the whole blade to enhace the contrast between the cutting surface and the rest of the blade.

The knife is only about 16cm (just over 6")  long, and the Walnut handle with brass pins makes up about 10cm (4") of the total length.

The sheath was made with the last piece of black leather I had.

My mate does a lot of buscraft and is an outdoor instructor.  He is currently testing out the knife for me.

 That is a weird reflection and not a mark on the blade.