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Title: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: manitou1 on December 09, 2012, 10:09:00 PM
A couple of knives I forged from 1084 for my sons for Christmas.  The top one has a beautiful hamon, but I can't get the picture to show it. I have a fighter style ready for a handle that I made for my son-in-law which also has a real nice hamon line.  Those were my first go at hamons... with the help of a buddy, of course! Two of the guys will be here for Christmas and one of them is still in Afghanistan.  These two will be going in the spring.  I hope they like them... It s  (http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/manitou11/StagHunterKnives176-2.jpg)   (http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/manitou11/StagHunterKnives192-1.jpg) till takes a lot of time for me to make 'em.  Hope I get quicker! :-)
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: manitou1 on December 09, 2012, 10:16:00 PM
I really need to figure out how to take good pictures of these things!  The plunge lines and "D"s don't even show up! :-O
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: David Yukon on December 09, 2012, 11:21:00 PM
Good work! I like both of them, with the top one being my favorite... I'm sure your boys will love them and be proud to cary them!!
Cheers
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: amar911 on December 10, 2012, 01:11:00 AM
Both look very nice. I can't see the hamon either, but I believe you. I can see the plunge line.

Allan
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 10, 2012, 08:33:00 AM
Rick, those are some fine looking knives. Very nice designs and execution. You should be very proud of em.

I met up with your buddy Jason a couple weeks ago at the Crowell shop visit. You should have been there.
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: manitou1 on December 10, 2012, 10:49:00 AM
Thanks Lin.  I really wanted to be there, but had my Reserve duties that weekend.
That Jimmy Crowell is a hoot, huh.  I met him at a hammer-in at the Branson show a short time ago.
Jason has been a patient and good friend to me... always giving of his time for coaching others in bladesmithing/knife making.  He really enjoys teaching others the craft... and Jason makes some darned fine knives too.
Sorry I missed the Symposium as I wanted to meet you. I have admired your work for some time and find you to be a true gentleman and mentor here on the site.
Thanks for all your generous sharing here.
Rick
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: Lamey on December 10, 2012, 10:54:00 AM
very nice hunters, all a man needs!
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: manitou1 on December 10, 2012, 11:27:00 AM
Okay Allan... I think this pic will somewhat show the hamon.  I think I need photography clahttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/manitou11/StagHunterKnives161.jpgsses!
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: manitou1 on December 10, 2012, 11:31:00 AM
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/manitou11/StagHunterKnives161.jpg

And some computer classes too! :-)
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: D.Ellis on December 10, 2012, 01:55:00 PM
Nice looking knives.  :thumbsup:
Darcy   :)
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: gables on December 10, 2012, 03:55:00 PM
Great looking blades. A couple ways to reveal damascus and hamons is to shield the blade with a small long piece of black matt board. The blade is being over exposed by your camera meter. The black board cuts some of the light on your blade to cause an underexposure which will show the detail. I see you are using a flash for your photos. If you use natural or studio lights, with your camera on a tripod, you can use the black board trick.

Another technique is to try to underexpose the image. There is typically a +/- button on your camera. Dial it down one click and take a shot, dial down another click and take a shot, etc.
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: L. Harris on December 10, 2012, 05:52:00 PM
Great looking knives!!! If one of them happens to "not" like one  , I am very adaptable!!! As I would LOVE either one!lol
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: GWV on December 10, 2012, 07:27:00 PM
Great work!
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: manitou1 on December 10, 2012, 07:54:00 PM
Thanks guys.  I appreciate the comments...and thanks Gabriel, for the photo tips.  I will give them a try next go around. :-)
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: raghorns on December 20, 2012, 06:28:00 PM
Hey Manitou, those knives look awesome...if there are ever any knife building events in our area in the future please let me know...it looks very interesting.

Thanks,
Pastor Lyle ...from Fair Play
417-399-1820
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: manitou1 on December 20, 2012, 08:24:00 PM
I will Lyle.  How did your elk hunt go this past season?

Thre is a big show in Arkansas in Feb. There will probably some kind of a "hammer in" then.  I'll keep ya posted.

Actually, every time I build a knife, you could call it an "event"!  Nothing seems to go as planned! :-)

I finally finished up my last Christmas knife today.  Now maybe I can spend a couple more evenings in the timber with my bow before season end.

You and your family have a terrific Christmas.
Rick
Title: Re: Stag Hunters for Christmas
Post by: Ray Hammond on December 20, 2012, 08:54:00 PM
Nice knives!