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Hand Forged hunter w/ BEAUTIFUL amboyna burl
This is the latest. I just finished it up today. This is another light and slim, yet stout and fully capable hunter. This style is really growing on me. The handle is probably my favorite to date. At first glance, it may look 'broom handlish' but it isn't. It's got nice taper to the guard before the rings in the center and then subtle and elegant sculpting behind the rings. It is really versatile as far as different hand holds and really comfortable in all of them.
Specs: Hand forged from 1075 steel, differentially hardened using time/temp control with my salt tanks. There is a visible quench line. 8" overall, 3 3/4" blade(3 3/8" sharp), .195" thick at the ricasso with full distal taper to the point Filed and rounded, two-tone thumb grip, very comfortable, no 'bite' Heavily rounded spine and ricasso edge for comfort Hand sanded to a very nice even 1000 grit satin finish Black g-10 synthetic guard, very strong and very durable, does not show any wear easily Coined stainless steel spacer Stabilized amboyna burl handle that has been file carved and nicely contoured. Stainless steel checkered finial nut. __________________ John Doyle You have nothing to fear but fear itself...........and bears. |
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Really cool, John. I like the subtle contouring of the handle. Great knife.
Jeremy |
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I love your work. Beautiful knife and wonderful appointments. How did you finish the amboyna burl? Awesome knife.
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I am entranced by everything with this knife, John. I especially like the jimping with the edges knocked off or rounded over. MAN that's Knice....
Alex __________________ AT "We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk-white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends." Shel Silverstein |
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Very nice john keep em coming
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