9.5" file knife design from an ancient Nicholson file. so old that you could barely seen the original file lines. i thought doing a textured finish on the flats, in the same direction as the file lines, would look unique. it came out of the acid etch with a very cool streaked pattern on the blade, so i left it. some knives develop their own personality when you are making them. i have learned not to fight it. long, slow clip point with a hollow ground blade. handle is simple black linen micarta with brass pins. some times simple is best. pics came out very well and wanted to share.