I sorta kinda thought I'd make this knife for myself, since I haven't done so in over four years now.
I've had this full stag tine laying in a drawer for nearly 10 years and figured I'd put 'er to use.
This is a take-down stag hunter.
W1 with a nice hamon.
I wanted to make it 'nice', but rather, almost unfinished? Not sure if that's the right word.
But, regardless, the fittings are machine finished. And I know that might not seem all that difficult at first glance, but try doing that on multi-faceted surfaces and pull it off so it looks good!
The only part of the stag I touched was where the figure stood a little proud of the butt cap and guard.
The knife is assembled inside by what I call my "bridge and bolt" assembly.
Just friggin' rock solid.
Then the butt cap is screwed to the "bridge and bolt". (Pinned to the handle - of course.)
The spine is crested.
Unetched blade.
Since I thought I might keep this one for myself - I reverse-stamped the blade.
Enjoy the day.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202012/SHR-1.jpg)
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One of these days I have to get you to make me a damascus hunter with a stag handle, that stag is beautiful.
That's really nice Karl, the stag had the right curve, and the blade fits the handle great. I would proud to carry it
Dana
thats a great looking knife. i like the curves and how the handle matches up with the blade
Very well done Karl. I like it.
Chris
That's another pretty one Karl.
I know a feller from the Bronx who would love that!!! I like it too.
Beautiful Karl, simply beautiful.
That is a knife to be proud of. Job well done.
Simply beautful Karl!