Always wanted to make a longhunter style and here it is.
Forged 1084 blade 5.5 inches, 11 inches OAL.
Handle is whitetail stag with copper furniture.
I peened over the pins on this one.
It came out a little larger than I had originally planned but it is well balance in the hand and takes a wicked edge.
I really enjoyed making this one! More will be forthcoming over the summer.
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I really like the copper, and the shape of that blade!
Mark
John buddy, that is nice!!! No sheath pic?
GWV
Still workin' on it...I haven't decided exactly how I want the sheath yet. Maybe something like Daniel Winkler does with his knives?
John, that, is very cool!
I love that! Next try some Chromium Permanginate it will turn the antler a nice chocolate color.
I'll be attending a two day work shop next month in TN, among the instructors will be Daniel Winkler, one of my favorite Bladesmiths!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Very nice and I like that copper too.
Thanks for the kind comments.
Steve, Winkler is one of my favorites as well. Thanks for the tip on using Chromium Permanganate. Can you tell me where I might get some?
That copper sure sets it off. I like the looks of that one.
That looks great. Was that a copper pipe cap?<><
Thanks Stic, I'm glad you liked it.
Yes it was a copper cap from the plumbing dept. at a big box store. Cheap, pure copper and easy to drill and fit on the tang. Come in 1/2", 3/4" and 1" diameters.
I slotted and reduced the end of the antler so it completely fills the cap. Made for a very solid attachment together with the pin. I was very pleased with it and will use this technique again.
Very nice John! That handle looks really comfortable.
Beautiful knife John. I really like the combo of the antler and copper. I may try that with the handle of the Helle that I am going to get started on tomarrow.
John. I made a mistake it is Potassium Permangnate. And you can get it from the pharamcy and maybe the hardware store at the water softner dept. It comes in a purple crystal form and you mix it in water. The mixture will be a very deep shade of purple, as you apply it to antler or Osage don't freak out, it will start out that purple color and change quickly to a deep brown. Wear medical gloves because it will turn your hands a deep brown, and it is hard to get off.
I keep my mixture in a jar with the lid on tight and it will last a long time.
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Thanks Steve,
I am familiar with Potassium Permanganate. I didn't put 2 and 2 together (Duh!). It is an oxidizer and I've used it for other things but never on antler. Will have to try that!
BTW I didn't know what finish to use on the antler because I didn't want anything too shiny, wanted more of an antique look. I ended up rubbing several applications of mineral oil onto it. It came out very nice, sort of a satin finish and it darkened it up some. Just in case anyone else wants to try that.
They dont come much nicer than that.
That looks great :thumbsup:
Fin