Asymmetrical grip

[Rob Stevens]

Recently I carved a sassafras paddle with an asymmetrical grip. The paddle was a commission (retirement gift) but the idea came from a Redtail signature paddle I recently bought new from Kijiji (it was a comp to the photographer after an advertising shoot). See pics

And here's a recent blog post by Murat about an intriguing scroll grip paddle.
http://paddlemaking.blogspot.ca/2016/09/cherry-gallery-unique-scroll-grip-;paddle.html

 

[Murat V]

Nice looking assym grip, Rob. The grain pattern with its concentric rings is a beautiful touch. What was the final thickness?

Thanks for the shout-out to my post, too. Think the link you posted might lead to a dead end page though.

Try this one...
http://paddlemaking.blogspot.ca/2016/09/cherry-gallery-unique-scroll-grip-paddle.html

Here are some closeups of that decorative, scroll shaped grip...

 

[Rob Stevens]

I started with a 6/4" sassafras board. That way I didn't have to laminate a piece on to increase the thickness to get the asymmetrical grip. I usually start with 6/4 anyway to ensure an oval shaft perpendicular to the blade.