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Title: The Pine Marten
Post by: srtben on July 23, 2012, 10:43:00 PM

This a new drop point I just finished up. I am calling this model the "Pine Marten". I was going for an all around woods/edc/hunter type blade and the drop point style just seems to be the most versatile shape. With the handle I just wanted do something a bit different. I went with micarta pins, but I don't have micarta tubes. So I went with a copper accent pin and tube.
The OAL is 7.5", W/ a 3.5" blade of .125" L6.
It will be getting a hand stitched leather sheath.
Let me know what you guys think.

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Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on July 23, 2012, 11:30:00 PM

Ben, that looks like a good all around knife, i really like the brass pins and tube. Nice Job

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: 4est trekker on July 24, 2012, 12:49:00 AM

That is altogether just fantastic. I like the colors chosen, the double row of pins, the pin placement, and overall shape. Excellent work, Ben! :)

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: 2treks on July 24, 2012, 05:22:00 AM

I really like that one Ben,
Nice job.
CTT

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: Rusty Snuffers on July 24, 2012, 09:15:00 AM

This may be my favorite of yours, Ben. Who in the world uses micarta pins? A thinker, that's who! :thumbsup:

Did you make those or did you purchase them somewhere? That's too cool.

Rusty

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: L. Harris on July 24, 2012, 03:51:00 PM

That's really nice!!!!!

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: TOEJAMMER on July 24, 2012, 04:58:00 PM

Ditto what Rusty said. Excellent!

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: buckcrazy825 on July 24, 2012, 06:41:00 PM

if it was my knife, it would be my new edc. i love it, great all around design

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: ron w on August 18, 2012, 10:14:00 PM

Excellent......looks like a good companion to me!!

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: srtben on August 19, 2012, 12:59:00 AM

Thanks guys, I am working on another one right now.
I just have to figure out what crazy color/pin combo I want to go with.

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: amar911 on August 19, 2012, 01:32:00 AM

I like it, but your tapered tang would look better on this knife too.

Allan

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: kansas stik man on August 19, 2012, 05:41:00 PM

nice knife reminds me of an old gerber

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: srtben on August 19, 2012, 07:45:00 PM

Thanks Allan.
About tapering the tang, remember it is only .125" thick to begin with. Tapering it where it would be noticeable wouldn't leave much material there.
I am starting to taper the tangs on my thicker knives, and think it is quite visually appealing.
Also I have to take into account the price point I will sell the knife at, tapering the tang takes more time grinding and flattening. Not to mention extra steps when fitting the scales, if done properly.
Just my experience.

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: Lamey on August 24, 2012, 11:10:00 PM

thats all a man needs in a hunter!

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: WJackson11x on October 03, 2012, 09:27:00 PM

I want one! Email sent to ya, Ben

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: 75diagg on October 05, 2012, 01:24:00 PM

Now thats a working blade design

Title: Re: The Pine Marten
Post by: Shinken on October 06, 2012, 02:22:00 PM

That is a great design Ben!

Keep up the excellent work!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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