Warren brought up a question in the "Ordering" header, asking if it was possible to order a "teardrop/single finger grip" handle. He also provided a photo of an example which he believed may have been ordered that way. This is/was not the case.
When it comes to SFG's...Welcome to the world of "custom knives". Below is a couple of quick pics showing 5 examples of SFG handles, all ordered with this same option and all a little different! Rather than continue this topic under "orders", I thought it best to start anew.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: The #4-4 1/2", in Koa wood, is going up on my website...The others? Not-so-much...CCS

LOL!!!!!!!

"Not so much" welcome to the Stash and all it's glory!

Great examples Capt. The larger Butt end like on Warrens is a lot like the one you have with no end cap.
The middle knife has a more slab sided look.
I think a lot has to do with the size of the handle material as well.
I feel that with the size requirements of CW being enforced more so now than in the past has caused some to see some of the older knives as a different look.
Also asking the shop to leave the handle as large as possible causes the look to be a little different as well.

Chief,
While there may be some validity to what you have mentioned, there are numerous...and I mean "quite" numerous examples of the fact that a good amount of differentiation stems from the craftsman himself. Examples. just in the 5 I just posted, i.e.:
* Fireman Special
* Model #16
"Both" require the most strict qualifications, as the "exacting" measurements of any and all RMK models. I have had handle material rejected..."many times" for variances, almost unrecognizable! (1/32" and so on) Check out the "teardrop" (if you will) appearance of the Fireman's butt, compared with the Divers. "&"...both were made in the same time frame. Welcome to the world of custom knives. It's that simple.
Best, Capt. Chris

Here's an nutter one. Model 15. SFG

I have recently become a fan of the SFG...
it does appear to have changed over time....as have I....
:-)Rocky

Hey Cap,

Thanks for the new thread as think it will be a good one. Also I now see your point to my original question of teardrop handle and SFG. Yes many look quite different and I've only had 2 so not much to compare. Chief had a good point, I think the block size has some to do with the eventual shape and yes it's all in the hands of who's shaping that day.
Once again my only two; a 26 and a 11-4.

No longer mine but in the interest of the discussion.
I also feel that larger knives are less likely to be "teardrop" at the butt due to the size of the hilt.

They are also less likely to be over-accented with butt caps.
Best, Capt. Chris

Also to your earlier point, much larger block.