A few pics of my first hiden tang attemp. Every knife I try to make, I get a new appreciation for you guys who make the beauties on here.
My pal Dave Ricke coached me through it, helped me when I was stuck ( a lot ,lol). Last years project was donated to St Judes, this might too.
Elk antler from my bud Hornhunter, micarta, nickel silver guard & buttcap.
I would do a few things different next time, Dave told me more contrast in the micarta, but I did not listen, oh well he was right.
I would make the plunge lines straight instead of angled, and the elk antler had a real crook in it, it could have been trimmed out & spacers added.
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Turned out great IMHO. Look like a great size for a really useful knife!
That is a very nice knife. Great size and design as well as attractive.
Nice work. :thumbsup:
Darcy
I think you got 'er surrounded, buddy!
Looks like about as good a little hunter as anybody could ask for. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
T'ain't nuttin' wrong with that! You handled (pardon the pun) that really nice piece of antler well. :)
I sure like it. That knife is much better than just a good start! I can hardly wait to see the next one.
Allan
absolutely nothin wrong with that.
id be proud to carry that knife on my belt.
Beautiful!!!
That is a good looking knife. Well Done !
There is no shame in that knife! Great looking work!
Thanks for the kind words, working on the sheath & a little more blade sanding. I have to etch my mark somewhere.
To be honest, I feel like Im coming down from a high now that it`s over. Sooner or later I will have to get back to my job...maybe
(http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af44/bhallstead/hiddentangknife006_zps0f73a289-1_zps1eb14b4f.jpg)
That's a fine hunter. Great shape and size! Keep us updated on all your projects, we love this stuff.
Chris
That little puppy, will do a lot of work! :thumbsup:
Very nice work Brian!
That looks really nice!
good looking knife for sure
Brian,i can say it is pretty nice!
Good work Brian. I think the handle turned out nice. We just have to deal with what "Mother Nature" hands us on those antler handles... and it looks like it turned out fine. Nice size.
Awesome job