Nice GTR Special Ken
Wood is very nice. Did you find the wood locally since both it and you are in CA

Peter

Will try once again to post a pic.

Maybe, just maybe, I've figured out how to post a picture (and just when several folks are in a snit about photos).
Check out these bad pics of a beautiful GTR--green tenite.
Once again, thanks for the build, Cap!

Nice one Duke. What are the specs on that one?

Pap

Thanks, Pap. You helped build this one! Check out the specs. under "Squirrilin around" in the Blades and Bullets thread.
I will try and improve my photo skills and post one there soon. The pics. don't do the knife justice.

Youth whitetail day is this comming Saturday so may let my 14 year old draw first blood with this one. Won't let him keep
it, though(yet).
Bring a young'n and come on over for a hunt.

Here's my GTR Special.

I bought it thinking that it would be smaller than my #5-4 and would fit in my pocket better, but this one seems to be unusually long for a GTR. The blade is 3 3/4" and the OAL is 8 3/8". The OAL for my #5-4 is 8 7/16" so they are very close in size.

This GTR has a nice long handle which fits my hand well, and it has a choil big enough to be comfortable for my finger. It will make a fine user. That is, if I do decide to use it. I haven't made up my mind. It slices better than my #5-4, so it would be better for anything involving food prep or dressing game. But I prefer the #5-4 for general utility 'Camp and Trail' purposes.

The #5 carries it's weight in the middle, making the blade extra strong. The GTR, as you can see in the photo, has more steel along the spine. It retains it's thickness nearly the entire length of the blade. It's very strong too, of course, but I would bet the #5-4 is stronger and better suited to hard use. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

The GTR is a great looking little knife with it's Model 3 curves. Paired with the straight Bowie-style blade of the #5-4, they would make a great matched set.

Hey team, Just received a "care package" from the Captain. Definitely looking forward to reading the RKCC newsletter! This GTR came with some "meaty" stag and a few options: NS hilt, black spacers, wrist thong, and NS butt plate -- real excited about the new addition. Take care, Jay

Jay
Great looking GTR and the stag is fantastic !!
You did great with this one

Peter

Looks great!

Nice Jay! Congrats!