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Title: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: skullworks on November 08, 2011, 09:48:00 AM
Here is a blade that I got from a friend of mine and knifemaker in Sweden. 5160 with dyed maple burl scales copper & nickel silver mosaic pins and a copper tube and rust colored liners. This sucker is 1/4" thick, 4" blade and 8-5/8" OAL. Not to mention it's sharp...VERY sharp.

 (http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/KNIVES/sevedhunter.jpg)

Correction: 5160 carbon.
Title: Re: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on November 08, 2011, 11:34:00 AM
Thats a good looking knife
Title: Re: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: TheBigRedArcher on November 08, 2011, 11:40:00 AM
I agree with Dana. That is a darn good looking knife. bet it will kick some butt in the field.

TBRA
Title: Re: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: GWV on November 08, 2011, 09:23:00 PM
Nice and about the perfect size IMHO. The first thing I noticed is how thick it is.  Then I read your comment.  It really is nice.
Title: Re: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: 75diagg on November 08, 2011, 11:22:00 PM
I like the blade shape,,,looks like a good workhorse.
Title: Re: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: amar911 on November 09, 2011, 12:43:00 AM
Really beautiful and functional looking knife. You did a wonderful job, Clarence, as you always do! One thing I have come to appreciate on full tang blades is a tapered tang that will move the center of gravity forward and give a somewhat more pleasing appearance. Other than that, the blade shape is exceptionally nice and will undoubtedly serve the owner very well. BTW, I do realize you did not make the blade, Clarence. Just saying ....

Allan
Title: Re: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: skullworks on November 09, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Allan.... You'll love the Craig Barr I'm gonna post today them.  :)
Title: Re: Custom Swedish 5160 Hunter
Post by: amar911 on November 09, 2011, 08:50:00 PM
Clarence,

You are right about the Craig Barr knife you posted. I have some more of Craig's blades that I need to send you to get handles. I keep telling you that, but I am going to really do it soon! You do a great job, and this knife (along with the other 3 you just posted) continues to prove how good you are at really dressing up a blade with a beautiful handle!!!

Allan