Recently finished this primitive Riflemens Hunter it's 9 3/4" OAL 5" blade forged from a Nicholeson file multiple edge quenched and etched. Stained Whitetail antler handle and brass guard. I removed more forge texture than I wanted. The sheath is Basswood lined.
(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/PFAntler1095Frontier2012002.jpg)
(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/PFAntler1095Frontier2012004.jpg)
(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/PFAntler1095Frontier2012006.jpg)
(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/PFAntler1095Frontier2012007.jpg)
Have a great hunting season!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Nice one Steve, and that's a great piece of antler!
Nice looking
sweet!<><
I picked up a good tip today talking to a Mastersmith friend concerning applying dye to leather. As you can see on my sheath the dye is not consistant/streaks, I wetted the leather with water and applied the dye with the dauber that came with the dye. My MS friend suggested I find a perfume bottle that sprays the fine mist, clean it out and fill with the dye and try that. He said it is consistant and makes for a much better job. I'm going to try it!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
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