One I have dubbed The " Hawg Skinner" since she is going to accompany me to Texas on a wild hog hunt this Spring.
1095 San Mai blade and stabilized Sheoak "Rays" for the Take-down handle.
Stainless guard.
Note what I call 'fish scales' in the Sheoak. I called Jessica at Alpha Knife Supply, and she suggested that had that piece been cut long grain instead of end grain, it probably would have been qualified to be a burl.
Regardless, I thought it was stupendous.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/HSe-1.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/HSf-1.jpg)
Dang thats pretty, Nice work Karl
Dana
Awesome work, as usual Karl! Wood just doesn't get any prettier than that.
Karl, you come up with some pretty handle material. It really sets the knife apart. I really like it. Lin
Gorgeous handle wood on that one.
Whatever it's classified as,I classify it as PURDY!!!!
Man! That is beautiful! Never seen xcut Sheoak before!
Very nice Karl, I hope to be there holding hogs back legs when you get this one dirty! :thumbsup:
Beautiful knife.
It is "stupendous"!
And have fun and good luck on your hunt! We are all waiting for spring!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
DAAAAANG, I like it A BIG BUNCH.
dem pigs in touble.
Very, very cool handle material! I like the looks of the blade.
Probably one of the best I've seen!
DUDE! You should have sent me that piece of wood!
Is the blade out of the same billet as the last??
Very Nice
WOW! What an awesome knife! Not only is the blade stunning, but the way you positioned the wood is spot-on! I'll definately have a bookmark on this one!
Karl,
That is definitely a unique and beautiful knife -- both the wood and the steel. You have made something very special.
Allan
Karl, it appears that your handle material is cut completely across grain, not what I think of when I hear long grain. Is is stabilized?
I think the effect is incredible, and you'll likely be "best dressed" at camp!
Dan
Is is cut end grain Dan.
I said that had it been cut long grain, it would have been a burl.
Ah, I understand now. Sure did make a different effect!
Wow, impressive knife.
Dang Karl! Now that's a great package!!!
You and I need to talk soon-before you come to Blade
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Dang Karl! Now that's a great package!!!
You and I need to talk soon-before you come to Blade
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Gorgeous.