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Title: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Al Kidner on January 18, 2007, 11:22:00 PM

Howdie gang,

Just thought I'd show off these three of mine again...and... well you know, we all like to look at a well made knife from time to time... :jumper: So I'll start:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/IMG_0809.jpg)

Your turn now....

al

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Post by: Orion on January 18, 2007, 11:26:00 PM

OK, I'll take the top one. No, the bottom one. Oh, maybe all three. Wow. Those are some beauties. What kind of wood/material are the handles made of?

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Post by: Al Kidner on January 18, 2007, 11:29:00 PM

It's called Black Palm. And it's cut on an angle to show the end grain of the timber. Oh and the top one is my son's, bottom 2 are mine.

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Post by: Crows Head Archery on January 18, 2007, 11:30:00 PM

Here is mine:

(http://www.gamelandz.com/photoplog/file.php?n=81&w=l)

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Post by: Al Kidner on January 19, 2007, 12:43:00 AM

Got a little problem the Orcs have we... :scared:

Store bought or made?

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Post by: Crows Head Archery on January 19, 2007, 12:47:00 AM

Store Bought....Have not run into any Orcs yet!!!

Here is my deer knife....

(http://www.gamelandz.com/photoplog/file.php?n=80&w=l)

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Post by: adkmountainken on January 19, 2007, 04:25:00 AM

i like big knives too!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/knives/bowie.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/knives/coffinhandle.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/adkmountainken/knives/k2.jpg)

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Post by: ber643 on January 19, 2007, 06:34:00 AM

I expect my Big throwing knife from Daniel any day now and I'll "throw" that up for eye-ballin' when it arrives. :jumper:

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Post by: Buffler Razz on January 19, 2007, 07:12:00 AM

Here is the one I'm using right now. I make my own and change now and again.
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/p0418fb2d3fd7830964da1ebfc787cda5/ebdaa9d6.jpg)
Here are some others
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid133/p514b09289fac7c69c3d3a6b5c8a779cf/f7877bf6.jpg)
(http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/p8b53cc0912c259fd7fe38e3fe378a30c/ebc7fc89.jpg)

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 19, 2007, 07:15:00 AM

here's one Woody Blackwell made for me. Its gorgeous.

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/myflintriverknifebywoodyblackwell.jpg)

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Post by: TexMex on January 19, 2007, 07:37:00 AM

Nice!

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Post by: houseman on January 19, 2007, 07:39:00 AM

Here's mine well, I'm having trouble posting pic's. Help!!

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Post by: houseman on January 19, 2007, 07:51:00 AM

Try (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/jmmccrum/knife.jpg) agian Hope it works. Jeff

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Post by: Huntrdfk@Work on January 19, 2007, 08:23:00 AM

Here are two of mine, both gifts from members here....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/huntrdfk/DSC02996.jpg)

Top one is from Jeremy Steflik, bottom is from Leroy Carlson, both will be with me for a long, long time. I've said it before, but thanks again guys.

David

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Post by: crittergitter on January 19, 2007, 08:55:00 AM

Here's the skinner I'm using now, just finished it up last month.

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b49/rmoore201/DSCF2026.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b49/rmoore201/DSCF2025.jpg)

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Post by: Talondale on January 19, 2007, 09:02:00 AM

critter, that's sexy. I like the blade and the shape of the recess. Some beautiful knifes on here.

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 09:15:00 AM

Here's some of them. :archer:

(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/knives.jpg)

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Post by: snakewood3 on January 19, 2007, 09:24:00 AM

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/snakewood3/snakeskins043.jpg) Sheep horn on top fossilized mammouth tooth below. Doug is a true artist...

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Post by: tippit on January 19, 2007, 09:52:00 AM

Well deer season is over so it's time to finish up some new hunting knives. Maybe a favorite in the bunch :) The large hunting blade at the bottom is my first try using some damascus steel...Doc

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2390.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2391.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2392.jpg)

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Post by: vermonster13 on January 19, 2007, 09:55:00 AM

Very nice Jeff. Love that knife of yours Ray, Woody is an artist. Lots of great blades here.

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Post by: OH at work on January 19, 2007, 10:01:00 AM

So Ron, which knife ends up going to the field with you the most :banghead:

Joe

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Post by: Alex.B on January 19, 2007, 10:13:00 AM

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c215/teqilamokinbird/knife002.jpg)

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Post by: tippit on January 19, 2007, 10:15:00 AM

Here's another Woody knife. I think I need to keep this one in a locked display case :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2394.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/IMG_2396.jpg)

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Post by: Alex.B on January 19, 2007, 10:18:00 AM

Jeff, those knifes by Woody are incredible, aren't they?

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Post by: Arrowslinger on January 19, 2007, 10:18:00 AM

Great knifes guys. Ray, that is a work of art from Woody. I would be afraid of using it because I might break it.

Tippit, Did you make those blades? Love the shape of the first few in the second picture.

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Post by: swampjoe on January 19, 2007, 10:18:00 AM

Snakewood those bottom two are gorgeous....what are the handle materials made of?

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 10:27:00 AM

QuoteSo Ron, which knife ends up going to the field with you the most

My philosophy is, why carry only one knife when you can just as easily carry two or three. :goldtooth:

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 19, 2007, 10:28:00 AM

I am pretty sure thats Doug Campbell's fossilized mastadon handles

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Post by: vermonster13 on January 19, 2007, 10:31:00 AM

Hey Jeff you should lock that Woody knife up at my house, no one would expect that. lol

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Post by: tippit on January 19, 2007, 10:31:00 AM

Arrowslinger...I did forge those blades (I'm a wantabe blacksmith)

Alex...Woody's work is museum quality!

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Post by: Arrowslinger on January 19, 2007, 10:44:00 AM

Jeff Just sent you a PM. Thanks

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 19, 2007, 10:46:00 AM

beautiful stone, Jeff! The neat thing about Woody's knives is they are as functional as they are beautiful.

Here's my newest I purchased..a Herb Derr custom

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/HerbDerrSkinner.jpg)

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 19, 2007, 10:48:00 AM

and I have one of these too..

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/mywittlecaper.jpg)

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Post by: tippit on January 19, 2007, 10:50:00 AM

You guys got me inspired. I'm off to my shop to finish up some of these blades :)

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Post by: Arrowslinger on January 19, 2007, 10:55:00 AM

Those are some mighty pretty blades Ray.

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 11:03:00 AM

Here's a couple "Gentleman Bowies", not really hunting knives but could be used in a pinch.

(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/fancy_knives.JPG)

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Post by: Wile E. Coyote on January 19, 2007, 11:06:00 AM

Here's a few,
This is the one I carry, Deer leg bone and Purpleheart
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Waynelabauve/Picture488.jpg)

Others I have made:Top- Redheart and Buckeye Burl. Bottom- Thuyla Burl and Purpleheart.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Waynelabauve/Picture506.jpg)

Last one: Cocobola, Osage, and Cypress
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Waynelabauve/Picture523.jpg)

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 11:07:00 AM

This one has a 5" damascus blade and the handle is from the leg bone of a record black bear.

(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Bearbone_knife.JPG)

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Post by: Mr.Vic on January 19, 2007, 11:13:00 AM

Here's my collection so far. I just love a good knife. And like Ron I carry more than four in the field. I don't want to be under knifed.The collection is short one as I lost my very first knife I got when I was around 9 years old this year hunting and that was a green river. I'm going to miss that old friend. My recent blessings are the dagger on the bottom left end. Made by uhde here in Iowa. A nice personal additude adjuster. The third one from left on bottom was a gift from Adkmountainman a nice ML neck knife. The one on the far right bottom was made by Reviveourhome the rest on the bottom are Stickshooter knifes. The Bowie came from Walkingstick and the large butcher knife was an awesome find for me at a garage sale. It is my leg/boot knife. Most of the others above were gifts to me. (http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f29/mrviclisco/blades.jpg)

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 11:20:00 AM

Nice Mr Vic :thumbsup:

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Post by: Ray Lyon on January 19, 2007, 11:30:00 AM

"And like Ron I carry more than four in the field. I don't want to be under knifed."

Vic, trust me, Ron will never be "under knifed"! :rolleyes:

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Post by: SOS on January 19, 2007, 11:50:00 AM

I can't say this is my hunting knife, yet, since I just finished it last week. But we are going to fix that - Trad Bowhunters of Georgia will be chasing piggies in the swamp one week from today - YAY! (http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j87/SOS_321/000_0018.jpg)

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 11:56:00 AM

QuoteVic, trust me, Ron will never be "under knifed"! :rolleyes:

Ray...I resemble that remark! :biglaugh:

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Post by: OH at work on January 19, 2007, 12:45:00 PM

Ron :clapper:

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 19, 2007, 01:07:00 PM

Wile, those are some neat knives, man!

Ron, I think the prettiest knife I have ever seen is that big honking thing you have with the Wild Rose Creations beaded and quilled sheath...that is one awesome looking mountain man of a blade!

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Post by: S. Brant Osborn on January 19, 2007, 03:04:00 PM

Mr. LaClair,
There seems to be a problem with that Helle you have there. That model must have a defect because it is no longer available. You may send it to me for proper disposal before you injure yourself with it.
No need to thank me. Many years ago my mother taught me to be the kind and selfless man I am.
Brant

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Post by: SOS on January 19, 2007, 03:13:00 PM

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Post by: SOS on January 19, 2007, 03:16:00 PM

Sorry - don't know how that double post happened. I think I hit refresh when I came back from running errands.

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 03:40:00 PM

Uh huh...sure.. :rolleyes: I think you just wanna show it off again. :D Don't blame you, she's a beauty. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Ron LaClair on January 19, 2007, 03:46:00 PM

QuoteMr. LaClair,
There seems to be a problem with that Helle you have there. That model must have a defect because it is no longer available. You may send it to me for proper disposal before you injure yourself with it.
No need to thank me. Many years ago my mother taught me to be the kind and selfless man I am.
Brant

Gosh Brant, I didn't know that...thanks for telling me, I'll put it in the mail to you right away..... NOT! "[dntthnk]"

.. :D

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Post by: sticshooter on January 19, 2007, 06:30:00 PM

Bernie I too am waiting on a knife from Daniel. :bigsmyl: But I'm getting BOWIE :eek: ! But here's some I have now.<>< (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/DSCN0966.jpg)

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Post by: Crooked Stic on January 19, 2007, 07:14:00 PM

This one made for me by my fine friend Numitokayo from Canada. I made him a three piece longbow for trade.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/crookedstic/AroraHunter.jpg)

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Post by: ber643 on January 19, 2007, 07:45:00 PM

Yep, I have got to take a pic of my "collection" some beauts, some just knives - some from very dear friends, and some that are old friends. Then I'll still do "Spike" when it arrives from the Frozen North.

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Post by: Brian P. on January 19, 2007, 07:52:00 PM

Coupla of my Doziers

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Post by: Brian P. on January 19, 2007, 07:57:00 PM

That didnt work. Try again.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Knives/PA300005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Knives/IMG_0035.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Knives/PA070015.jpg)

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Post by: Over&Under on January 19, 2007, 08:42:00 PM

Ray H - That has got to be one of the purdiest sheaths I have ever laid eyes on, great job on and the knife!!!

Here is one given to me for my graduation many years ago... (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/Wapiti1/knife001.jpg)

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Post by: Over&Under on January 19, 2007, 08:50:00 PM

And one more (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/Wapiti1/knife006.jpg)

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Post by: Over&Under on January 19, 2007, 09:03:00 PM

Try this again (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/Wapiti1/knife-1.jpg)

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 19, 2007, 09:05:00 PM

over and under, that sheath and knife were NOT made by me...I don't have that kind of talent, friend.

That's a knife by Herb Derr...a master bladesmith.

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Post by: OconeeDan on January 19, 2007, 09:05:00 PM

Is this group of people about traditional archery, or knives?
Some of the knives shown are simply to pretty to bloody up! Outstanding!
Here's one I made to match the bow...osage racing stripe in walnut on damascus steel.

(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/OconeeDan/2006_1015Image0007.jpg)

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Post by: curlis on January 19, 2007, 09:19:00 PM

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/bcurlis/knives.jpg)

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Post by: Kingstaken on January 19, 2007, 10:02:00 PM

You all have some exceptionally beautiful knives, ones you all should be very pround of, :notworthy:

But......Can ya sling an arrow from one??

Say hello to my lilttle friend... :biglaugh:

Note the 12"x12" tile beyond.....

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/Kingtaken/SkasainQuiver.jpg)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/Kingtaken/SkasaDisplay.jpg)

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/Kingtaken/SkasaDisplay-1.jpg)

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Post by: SOS on January 19, 2007, 10:34:00 PM

Kingstaken,
Bet your illustrious Sen. Clinton wouldn't approve of that!

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Post by: TBone07 on January 19, 2007, 10:34:00 PM

Whoa! Kingstaken, how does that work? Some demonstration pics if you could?! I'll post my knife tommorow.

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Post by: Kingstaken on January 19, 2007, 10:45:00 PM

This is the cover from the bow.

(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/Kingtaken/SkasaBox.jpg)

I have tried to shoot into my target. It mostly bounced off. I had to stop as I was afraid I might stab myself in the wrist as the arrow keeped on slipping off the surgical tubing just as with a sling shot.
It says Patend Pending, but I don't belive the guy had it jist right yet when I had purhcased this. Have taken the knife bear hunting to New Brunswick, Built in compass, emergency kit.

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Post by: Kingstaken on January 19, 2007, 10:54:00 PM

SOS,,,,,,,,ouch that hurt
Living here amongst all the libby's is hard enough..LOL But ya didn't have to mention her........better know as the Beast

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Post by: Otto on January 19, 2007, 11:13:00 PM

A few of my Randalls

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/Ottodude/PICT0408.jpg)

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Post by: vermonster13 on January 19, 2007, 11:14:00 PM

A few? You make me sick and very jealous Otto. lol

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 20, 2007, 12:04:00 AM

I forgot about this one-

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/rayhammond123/knife.jpg)

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Post by: Holm-Made on January 20, 2007, 02:30:00 AM

That last one looks familiar Ray. Chad

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 20, 2007, 05:28:00 AM

hey, it's in the "starring" role in my collection, Chad.

It's a beautiful piece!!! Everyone, Chad Holm made the knife, and -correction- Shell did the fantastic sheath for the one in the pic above.

I got it in the first St Judes auction.

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Post by: robtattoo on January 20, 2007, 05:58:00 AM

My latest endevour.....

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/Sale%20knives/new001.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/Sale%20knives/new002.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/robtattoo/Sale%20knives/new003.jpg)

Kankaanpaa forged Carbon steel (W2) blade, brass & cowshorn bolster, Spalted Golden Sycamore handle. Just need to knock up a sheath for it.

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Post by: Smilingg on January 20, 2007, 09:18:00 AM

Ruana Drop Point Skinner. After 20 years this is still my favorite knife...

(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/GELEE_photos/IMG_0172.jpg)

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Post by: Holm-Made on January 20, 2007, 09:18:00 AM

Ray, Stickshooter's wife, Shell made the shealth. Chad

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Post by: vermonster13 on January 20, 2007, 09:36:00 AM

Rob your knives just keep getting better. Chad that one Ray got from you looks like a heck of a good skinner.

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Post by: Otto on January 20, 2007, 10:25:00 AM

A few more. Some of these are BlackJack knives made in Effingham Ill. and the rest are Randalls.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/Ottodude/PICT0891.jpg)

I hate cheap knives.

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Post by: alligatordond on January 20, 2007, 10:52:00 AM

Look at all those Randalls!!!

Otto is the man

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Post by: Dances with drums on January 20, 2007, 10:53:00 AM

Lots of pretty knives, it's always good to be overprepared than in need.

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Post by: Wild Russian on January 20, 2007, 11:47:00 AM

This is my latest one...
Not as big as yours, but very helpful :)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/WildRussian/merged.jpg)

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Post by: kerry on January 20, 2007, 12:04:00 PM

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f77/amboyna/9549405d.jpg) (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f77/amboyna/knife3.jpg) forged from 5160 and differntially heat treated 3 times to 57-58 hardness by Georgia journemansmith John Parks.

I found amboyna burl while turning for another project, sketched a profile(I wanted a knife to be as balanced as possible while held upside down for skinning elk on steep slopes) and he did the rest.

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Post by: ChuckC on January 20, 2007, 12:47:00 PM

Maxim...interesting little knife. Is that a locally made knife. Looks like it could be very useful for after the shot work.
ChuckC

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Post by: Wild Russian on January 20, 2007, 01:20:00 PM

Charles, it's made by me with great help of my friend (he is a master-knifemaker).

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Post by: sticshooter on January 20, 2007, 02:12:00 PM

Well OTTO some people may not have the big coin to pay for a randall. So some have to get by with a less costly knife.Gotta make due with what ya can afford. BTW ya do have some awesome knives.<><

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Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on January 20, 2007, 02:12:00 PM

Wow...Ray...that first stone blade knife you have posted is the nicest knife I have ever seen. a four figure knife for sure...I'd like a poster of that for my house. I hope you display it at home :thumbsup:

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Post by: vermonster13 on January 20, 2007, 02:12:00 PM

That would be a great trout knife Maxim. I really like it.

And Otto I thought I was jealous before. LOL

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Post by: kerry on January 20, 2007, 02:13:00 PM

I'm trying to photo and post a new pic. Just having a little practice at thttp://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f77/amboyna/100_0803.jpghis...

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Post by: kerry on January 20, 2007, 02:20:00 PM

(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f77/amboyna/100_0803.jpg) Could someone out there please explain why image didnot print here, but it did print on my previous post?

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Post by: Otto on January 20, 2007, 03:06:00 PM

Sticshooter

Sorry for the confucsion I may have caused...

I hate CHEAP knives. That's different from INEXPENSIVE!!!! And there's nothing wrong with a good inexpensive knife. Perfect example...There's a lot of deer been dressed with $29.95 Buck 110's.

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Post by: B.O.D. on January 20, 2007, 03:32:00 PM

this is my new favourite knife; I have wanted a Grohmann #1 for years. I was presented with it after the deerhunt that I hosted in Oct.
I have yet to dress some game with it but I love the simple lines, intuitive design and the way it balances in my hand.
A real nice knife and not hard to look at either! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/ashstyk/ash/Original.jpg) BD

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Post by: B.O.D. on January 20, 2007, 03:33:00 PM

being made here in Canada since 1957 doesn't hurt either!
BD :archer:

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Post by: Stag on January 20, 2007, 04:29:00 PM

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/elcouz/P1030452.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/elcouz/P1040581-1.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a390/elcouz/P1040677.jpg)

Stag

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Post by: robtattoo on January 20, 2007, 05:37:00 PM

Ooooh. I really like that Mattson blade, Stag. Lovely handle shape & finish.

That's it. I'm going down the workshop again! (Actually I need to, to finish a skinner for Dave N! Sorry for the delay Dave!)

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Post by: JohnHV on January 20, 2007, 06:09:00 PM

The top one is the knife I currently carry in the woods. The others are gifts for friends and family that I've recently finished.
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n261/John_V_2006/Cutlery/CastD2Blade.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n261/John_V_2006/Cutlery/IMG_0612.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n261/John_V_2006/Cutlery/IMG_0586.jpg)
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n261/John_V_2006/Cutlery/DeerBoneBrusletto2.jpg)

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Post by: ber643 on January 20, 2007, 08:48:00 PM

So many gorgeous knives (and talented folks) - I'm getting kind of like hunger pangs here! I hope to take a picture tomorrow - had to help prepare range for upcoming club shoot today.

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: GrayRhino on January 20, 2007, 09:32:00 PM

Here's mine.
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n140/ryanita/DSCN3392.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Guru on January 20, 2007, 10:00:00 PM

OK, enlighten me....what's the big deal with "Randalls"

You guys have some beautiful knives!!!

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Post by: Jeff U on January 20, 2007, 10:40:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:
OK, enlighten me....what's the big deal with "Randalls"

Lets see...

Long history ("fighting knives" of WWII)
Handmade
You can pick many features, custom knife
High Quality
Expensive (although not too bad)
Limited quantity available (Randall will not sacrifice handmade methods or quality)
Long waiting list (5 years)

Due to above, the moment your knife arrives you can sell it for double on ebay. There are a few distributors that have a ready, yet limited, supply of brand new Randall's but they too are priced about double the Randall catalog price.

Result:
The mystique continues....
Many of them never get used as knives but simply sit in collections

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Post by: RIVERWOLF on January 20, 2007, 10:43:00 PM

WILD RUSSIAN : I like that blade ! How well does it work ? I have a tail zipper like that , and it works great . I would think that little buger might work good . Maybe a 2nd finger ring , and a little longer blade ? >>>------------->RIVERWOLF

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Post by: Danny Rowan on January 21, 2007, 01:43:00 AM

Here is one I am getting ready to buy, a real beauty.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/KRDD00220dam20ironwood20combo.jpg)

Danny

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Wild Russian on January 21, 2007, 04:10:00 AM

Here is one I made last year for hunting...
But my wife took it away for kitchen :(
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/WildRussian/PICT0826res.jpg)
I have a question to wood gurus...
What kind of wood the handle made? :)

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Post by: Buemaker on January 21, 2007, 04:14:00 AM

Okay I`ll guess, Bog Oak?
Bue--.

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Wild Russian on January 21, 2007, 04:21:00 AM

Bue,
you're winner :)
yes, after tens or maybe hundreds years at the bottom :)

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Post by: Brian P. on January 21, 2007, 08:35:00 AM

You have nice taste, Danny. Who made that?

Randall knives are real beauties, for sure. I have one (a model 5, 4") that I have used. Many people would cringe at the mention of Using a Randall, but isnt that what they are made for?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Knives/PA090037.jpg)

When it all comes down to use, I just dont think you can beat a knife made by Bob Dozier. His heat treatment gets the most from the D2 steel. His designs are no nonsense, using tools, but can be "prettied up" with some of the more exotic handle scales.

Another maker I have a knife from is Steve Skiff from Ney York. He is fairly new on the scene but his work is outstanding. Here is the one I have. ATS-34 blade with a triple dyed, stabilized Buckeye Burl handle. Nickle Silver guard.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/kodiak1028/Knives/Skiff.jpg)

BP

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Post by: kerry on January 21, 2007, 10:44:00 AM

Third Eye, I like the look of the first knife especially. What kind of burl is the handle?

Guru, Bo Randall of Orlando, resurected the custom knife business in a period when mass production had dominated. If memory serves, he was inspired by a Scagel model and went from there. Has a big military following and celebrity fanbase, and the mystique (and wait time)grows.

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 21, 2007, 03:58:00 PM

Brian P,

Your sense of taste when it comes to knives is tremendous. I would imagine your collection is enviable to say the least!!!

The finish work on that Skiff knife, as well as the unreal sheath truly makes it a piece of art as well as a fine tool.

I imagine the weather altered your initial plans for the weekend, eh? I just drove through sleet for 5 hours getting home from a business trip north of me.

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Post by: Brian P. on January 21, 2007, 04:31:00 PM

Ray,

Actually, illness changed the plans. Not me, but the guy that has the key to the hunting cabin LOL.

Yea, I got some nice knives, but a couple I just cant bring myself to use. The Derr and Skiff being two of em. I love fine knives, but I hate things I dont use too. Such is my dilema. The sheath on the Skiff knife is made by Treestump leathers. Skiff has them made for each knife (or did) and is as fine as the knife.

I plan to get things out to you tomorrow. Got your MO.

BP

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Post by: Danny Rowan on January 21, 2007, 05:31:00 PM

Brian,

That is a Bob Dodd creation.

Danny

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Post by: Matty on January 21, 2007, 07:34:00 PM

Wow .... I cant believe the knives some of you people have thay are un real.... I hope youre not trying to get me hooked on something else!!
great job on these knives

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Danny Rowan on January 21, 2007, 09:56:00 PM

Here are some of my other knives.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DSCN0123.jpg)

Top is an custom AC Metsala Damascus Bowie,then an RW Clark custom hunter,then a Doug Campbell damascus,then a John Sevey custom, then a David Brozdiak custom and finally a tippet caper that I love.

Danny

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: JohnHV on January 21, 2007, 10:11:00 PM

Kerry,

Sorry its taken awhile to get back here. The knife you asked about is actually a highly figured birdseye maple.

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Post by: nick_the_tinkerer on January 21, 2007, 11:56:00 PM

ttt

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Ray Hammond on January 22, 2007, 07:17:00 AM

Brian P,

Sorry you missed out on hunting in that way...hopefully you have a little more season left???

Everyone else- beautiful knives all.

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: NDTerminator on January 22, 2007, 11:27:00 AM

This is my favorite working knife of a rather large collection. It has been a lifelong dream to own a Randall, and my wife had this one made for me. This is my Randall Model 3 with Burl Maple handle. This knife was blooded on a 340 class 6 point elk in September...

(http://ndtc3500.stellarnet.com/~jontoni/Randallmodel3.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Jock on January 22, 2007, 03:27:00 PM

From one extreme to the other

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P3110003.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/PB200015.jpg)

My Pumas

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P3070001.jpg)

Last but not least

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/johnbeattie/P4190023.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: alligatordond on January 22, 2007, 07:28:00 PM

Was able to use my Randall Model 3 circa 1978 on a 7 pt Florida whitetail yesterday evening which was the final evening of season. Fell to my Silvertip " procrastinator" . Oops silvertip is a different thread.

All of my Randalls get used as soon as I get them. They don't seem to lose value if used. Don't have many , just 4 with one on order.

Dad gave me the 1st one when I was 17 on Christmas 78.

Randall ain't anything magical to use. A good Buck or Gerber cuts and sharpens as well, maybe better. It's more of a feel ,or how it's balanced that sets them apart for me. But mostly it's the fact that it's a Randall. Wish I could post my pics but I'm technically impaired.

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: alligatordond on January 22, 2007, 07:29:00 PM

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Ray Hammond on January 22, 2007, 07:30:00 PM

isn't that armguard a pretty little bugger!!!!!

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Otto on January 22, 2007, 07:46:00 PM

NDTerminator

Not to be picky, but the pic of the knife you have is not a Randall Model 3. It's a model 8, or more commonly known as a Bird & Trout with a Maple Burl handle. That knife was made on a special run for AG Russell, a rather well known knife shop. Do a search for AG Russell knives. Go to the Randall section and you'll see that knife. A model 3 has a bit of an upswept tip and does not have the top edge sharpened as does the model 8. Go to my post on page 6. Right hand column, 2nd knife from the top. THAT'S a model 3.

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: sticshooter on January 22, 2007, 08:08:00 PM

Jock I can pm you my address if'n ya wanna send me that Campbell bear claw BOLO!LOL<><

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: flntknp17 on January 22, 2007, 09:11:00 PM

Made last week.......this one may get donated to the Primitive Archer benefit northern bow package that is currently being worked on.

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b36/flntknp17/Picture079.jpg)

Purplish Edwards Plateau chert with a shed deer antler handle and rawhide wrap.

Matt

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Post by: Ray Hammond on January 23, 2007, 09:15:00 AM

sweet flaking, Matt. That's some pretty looking stone. Is Edwards Plateau near you, or did you trade for the rock? Sorry for my ignorance.

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Post by: flntknp17 on January 23, 2007, 12:03:00 PM

Edwards comes from Texas and is probably the most common knappable stone in the state blessed with the most knappable stone! Usually it is sorta tan to carmel colored, but sometimes one gets a nice piece of purple like this one.......doesn't show up real well in the pic though.

Matt

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Ray Hammond on January 23, 2007, 02:11:00 PM

I have another Woody Blackwell knife that is made of Imperial Jasper from Mexico. If you hold the knife up to the sun you can see through the outer edges of the stone. Its brilliant green.

The knife up in the front of this thread, made of Knife River flint has pieces of fern and other living material trapped inside the stone which you can clearly see- the knife is translucent when held up to a light source.

It is the sharpest thing I have ever touched to flesh, I can tell you that!

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Nakohe on February 26, 2007, 10:24:00 PM

Welllll sometimes I can not coose just one.LOL
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/nakohe/IMG_0287.jpg)
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/nakohe/IMG_0288.jpg)
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/nakohe/IMG_0289.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Nakohe on February 26, 2007, 10:25:00 PM

Forgot this one
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/nakohe/KNIFE.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Over&Under on February 26, 2007, 10:29:00 PM

Here is my newest from Highpockets - It's a beauty!! (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/Wapiti1/Customknife008.jpg)

Title: Re: Show your Hunting knife thread..... again!
Post by: Over&Under on February 26, 2007, 10:35:00 PM

Sorry pic too big here is another I hate that!!!!!!!!!! Why do I keep doing it... (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/Wapiti1/Customknife008-2.jpg)

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Post by: longbow357 on February 27, 2007, 03:50:00 AM

my coldsteel bushmans - great all-round camp knives!

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/bsrecurve357/fgdxxsgfseesfwr.jpg)

my japanese-made damascus pretties... :thumbsup:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/bsrecurve357/hu002.jpg)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/bsrecurve357/hu010.jpg)

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