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Title: Moose Hunter
Post by: kbaknife on August 03, 2011, 01:28:00 PM

I had a customer in Sweden who wanted a hunter with a full 6 inch blade, and something "unique" for handle material.
The timing was just right. I've had a nice selection of curly maple curing for about three years, and I've always wanted to have some dyed brown during the stabilizing process.
Wow! Was I pleased?!
The dying process took an already fantastic chatoyance, and kicked it up a notch. This stuff literally dances in your hand.
The single most active shimmer in any handle material I have ever used - and I've used a lot.
So, we showcase a W1 hunter with a 6 1/8" blade, stainless take-down fittings, and a stabilized, dyed, curly maple handle.
I'll bet it can handle any moose!

I also thought I would toss in some un-edited photos from the photography process:

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHMHa-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHMHb-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHia-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHf-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHha-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHj-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHn-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHc-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: kbaknife on August 03, 2011, 01:39:00 PM

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHk-1.jpg)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/VHl-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: Lin Rhea on August 03, 2011, 02:25:00 PM

Very nice Karl. He should be happy.

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on August 03, 2011, 02:26:00 PM

Karl, That one is sure pretty, He'll be very happy, the handle really pops and your Hamon is outstanding.Nice job as always.
Dana

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: Steve Nuckels on August 03, 2011, 02:26:00 PM

Beautiful knife Karl! The curly maple is special. I like the plunge lines.

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: Toecutter on August 03, 2011, 02:46:00 PM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: Margly on August 03, 2011, 05:41:00 PM

What a knife :clapper:

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: Bodork on August 03, 2011, 11:17:00 PM

Man o man!!

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: JohnHV on August 03, 2011, 11:33:00 PM

Fantastic!

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: akaboomer on August 05, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

Looks great Karl. As always, I love the hamon. I will have to learn how to do that. Should be a very happy customer.

Chris

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: GWV on August 07, 2011, 08:23:00 PM

Karl, that is nice but your photography is the icing on the cake.

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: amar911 on August 07, 2011, 10:58:00 PM

Karl, this knife is gorgeous. The curly maple is to die for, and the hamon on the W-1 blade really sets off another of your typically great knives.

I sure like the "Lone Star" knife I got from you. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship and materials!! And the St. Jude knife is unbelievable! I do sort of wonder why you ship them in what appear to be little coffins. :saywhat: You, Doug and Lin are so good it hurts. I agree that your photography is excellent too.

Allan

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: BrownA5 on August 08, 2011, 10:24:00 AM

Beautiful knife. Excellent workmanship!

Title: Re: Moose Hunter
Post by: wtpops on August 08, 2011, 01:30:00 PM

Man i never get enough of coming into this fourm and looking around. You guys are artists. Beautiful, Beautiful knife. I cant begin to comprehend the labor and skill involved again Beautiful knife.

Trad Gang

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