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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Kevin Evans on February 09, 2012, 11:22:00 PM

Title: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: Kevin Evans on February 09, 2012, 11:22:00 PM
Gents this is one I finished recently.Decided to try and make a bigger one for the guys that want to do heavy work.This one is super smooth with solid lock up.Put false clip on it (just makes it look tough LOL)probably put in classified in a day or so.Thanks for Looking
Its a liner lock in 5160 steel
Titaium liners (blue)
spalted maple scales
stainless screws
modest filework on back strap
diamond stud
  (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/IMG_2130.jpg)
  (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/IMG_2133.jpg)   (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/IMG_2132.jpg)
  (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/IMG_2135.jpg)
Tell me if you guys see something to improve it
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: srtben on February 10, 2012, 01:19:00 AM
That is a fine knife Kevin! I really need to try my hand at folders since that is what I carry everyday.
Do you have a shot of the spine, "modest" filework is my favorite!    :)
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on February 10, 2012, 08:18:00 AM
Kevin, that is one of a kind, Nice Job, since you started making these folders ive haven't seen any of your others, you do some nice work my friend
Dana
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: Lin Rhea on February 10, 2012, 08:38:00 AM
I much favor the large folder. You did a nice job on it Kevin.
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: Kevin Evans on February 10, 2012, 08:50:00 AM
THanks guys

Ben here is file work (http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn293/coonpeter/IMG_2197.jpg)
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: Roughcountry on February 10, 2012, 08:59:00 AM
I really like that one Kevin. Looks like it's made to do the job but dressed up as well.
Very nice.
I'm sure not a bladesmith but folders take me about four times as long as a fixed blade. Also give about four times the satisfaction.
I look forward to your next one.
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: Doug Campbell on February 10, 2012, 09:30:00 AM
Yep, you got those things down pat, love it. Sure wish Ethel wouldn't have been afraid of flying.   ;)  I'd love to "play" with one of your folders...  ;)
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: kbaknife on February 10, 2012, 10:22:00 AM
I have only acquired one knife from another maker and it was a big folder.
I wanted a knife that I could actually put to hard use if needed, and I don't think there are enough large folders made.
That's a beauty and I think you're on to something.
Make more of 'em.
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: Steve Nuckels on February 10, 2012, 10:44:00 AM
Kevin, that's outstanding in every detail!  I like the clip point and the shape of the bolsters!  Not to mantion the maple, I wish I could see your work up close!  

I was planning to attend the Blade Show this year, however something has already gotten in the way of that plan.  Maybe 2013!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
ABS Apprentice
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: akaboomer on February 10, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
Very nice Kevin. I do love a good folder. They tend to be my EDC blade.  You are killing me with all the great folders your making of late.

Chris
Title: Re: Folding Hunter or Bowie
Post by: Bodork on February 10, 2012, 08:04:00 PM
Superb! Your folders make me covet!!
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