sometimes doing these very simple, unencumbered hunters is a nice break from the bigger more labour intensive stuff. This one is headed to a Tradganger in PA.
1095 & Curly ash, belt finished, when i manage to make myself a hunter I like them similar to this one-
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6902883433_5195c7c949_z.jpg)
There is only one thing to say (PRETTY)
dana
That's classy lookin'!
Are you kidding me!? That knife is outrageous. I think that is one of the nicest I have seen. Nice job.
Good one Matt, its ready for some serious work! :thumbsup:
I love the wood in the handle. Did you use aqua fortis to stain it?
Thats a beauty Matt!
thanks all, i used some Brownells stain on it. Normally I like Chromic Trioxide on any "white' wood with curl, but I was out.
Matt, that is a great looking knife! Big or small you can do it all!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
ABS Apprentice
Now that's my kind of knife!
thanks yall, im going to start doing alot more "small" knives. Still have a soft spot in my heart for the big Bowies, but really want to focus on some sharp, tough, affordable hunters.
Looks great Matt. I am glad you shared this one. I am glad your posting some of your work here. I have a fondness for Bowies also but it's hard to beat this size for all around usefulness.
Chris
Very nice Matt, sometimes simple is beautiful.
I like it a lot, Matt. Did you stain the ash or that the natural color?
So quit taking pictures and send me my knife already! You're killing me!
Matt,
It is beautiful and I can't wait to use it. I'm glad you felt it worthy of showing it off a bit.
Thanks,
Jed
Pac'em, i hit it with a coat of medium brown/red stain from Brownells. Jed, my sheath man has it now, making a real nice lined pouch type sheath for it.
QuoteOriginally posted by Lamey:
thanks yall, im going to start doing alot more "small" knives. Still have a soft spot in my heart for the big Bowies, but really want to focus on some sharp, tough, affordable hunters.
Matt, I think that's a good idea. :thumbsup:
thanks Karl, after doing big Bowies, Choppers, Fighters almost exlusively for 15+ years, the small knives seem amazingly easy, especially on my wearing hands, arms etc.....
That one is sweet!
Now that is my knd of knife, Matt! That wood is outstanding and the blade is perfect for a hunting knife to carry in the field. I would love one exactly like that. Lucky Jed!
Allan
Very nice Matt, don't get any better than that. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I sure do like a smaller knife for field work. Nice job!!
Excellent work right there!
Jed got a *good* one!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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wow thanks again fellas, will be posting a bit more elaborate work soon, and some stuff thats been in my brain for a long , long time.
That is great looking knife!!!
My knife arrived this morning and I am thrilled with it. This is a woods tool that will be handed down long after this old fart is gone. Great heft and feel for a knife this size. I got to find something to field dress!
QuoteOriginally posted by GRAYBEARD:
My knife arrived this morning and I am thrilled with it. This is a woods tool that will be handed down long after this old fart is gone. Great heft and feel for a knife this size. I got to find something to field dress!
Jed, you lucky dog!!!! Great looking knife!
Simple, but VERY elegant! Class all the way.
Wow, nice knife. How much does a knife like that sell for?