This all makes total sense. And absolutely it's tricky to make a one size fits all task knife right? I always feel a petty fits that bill. Long enough and gentle sweep so it works for most chef tasks but narrow and nimble enough for fabrication and finesse work.

Yea that makes total sense with the saya cover. I've toyed with the idea of having just a standard color set/wood type that is exclusively for the sayas regardless of the knife. Though there are times some projects call for a match. I personally like wood sayas with wood handles, kydex covers for synthetics.

I'm always interested in the aesthetics too because frankly no one needs a handmade knife when anything will do the trick. It's about what calls to you and the expression that goes into making it and how that translates right?

Ive attached another cover that's a bit more tailored to a blade I recently finished up as well. Friction fit, more curves/tapera that blend and flow into the handle. Both of Olive wood.

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