You know RT, Grunf is spot on, the closer I look the more attention to detail I see.
The tapered tang you have mentioned but combined with the palm swell countoured into the handle I bet it's very comfortable to hold.
The rivets in the handle look superb, the timber has come up a treat, the taper in the blade to the edge and point is first class. I'm really liking your knives and more and more appreciating the skill to produce.
Great job.