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Title: Headed to the mail box
Post by: Doug Campbell on April 03, 2013, 12:02:00 PM
Been cramming to get caught up,(aint gonna make it) before a little trip to CA, (for work) and the upcoming busy season here on the Ranch. This Hunter headed to the new owner today. I forged it from more of the Meteorite Damascus I've been playing with. 4 1/2" blade, Meteorite Dam guard, Bighorn Sheep with peened SS pins. Thanks and hope you like it.
  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/Doug%20Campbell%20Journeyman%20Smith%20Knives/3e163f2b-a13c-4a73-8ab9-e9ad41c07131_zpse07a9107.jpg)
Title: Re: Headed to the mail box
Post by: snakewood3 on April 03, 2013, 12:55:00 PM
That's a sweet one for sure.
From my reading I understand the Dyak headhunters of Borneo also used metorite material in their forging.
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Post by: akaboomer on April 03, 2013, 01:01:00 PM
Very nice Doug. Some very nice sheep horn also. Thanks for sharing.

Chris
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Post by: Jack Denbow on April 03, 2013, 03:07:00 PM
OMG.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Lin Rhea on April 03, 2013, 03:49:00 PM
Very nice. I like the way you pinned the handle scales.
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Post by: rbcorbitt on April 03, 2013, 05:46:00 PM
Beautiful knife, sir!  Really enjoyed your gallery pics!
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Post by: 4est trekker on April 03, 2013, 07:12:00 PM
That's classy as all get-out.  Very nice fit and finish work.  That baby will hunt!  :)
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Post by: D.Ellis on April 03, 2013, 07:23:00 PM
Very nice. That sheep horn is perfect.......and I really like how slim your finger guard is. Quite a few hunters in this style are made with a very chunky finger guard. You nailed it in my opinion.  :thumbsup:
Darcy
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Post by: Bigriver on April 03, 2013, 09:25:00 PM
Beautiful, love that horn.A perfect hunter.
Title: Re: Headed to the mail box
Post by: Doug Campbell on April 04, 2013, 12:34:00 AM
Thanks guys, it's always nice when they come together just like you wanted...
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Post by: robtattoo on April 04, 2013, 02:35:00 AM
If that doesn't have my address on it (not that you have it....) I'mma be pissed!

Beautiful knife Doug!
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Post by: TRADBRAD on April 04, 2013, 09:12:00 AM
Doug, I am happy you did not bring that one to the house or I would have been in trouble with the wife. Beautiful knife as usual.
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Post by: Track on April 04, 2013, 09:42:00 AM
Really nice work. Great looking handle.
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Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 04, 2013, 01:30:00 PM
That sheet horn is an eye catcher. Nice work!
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Post by: madness522 on April 05, 2013, 08:22:00 AM
Excellent Doug!  Sure wish it was headed to my house...
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Post by: Shinken on April 05, 2013, 10:52:00 PM
Nice one Doug!

Really like the sheep horn scales!

Shoot straight, Shinken

  :archer2:
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Post by: Bodork on April 05, 2013, 11:13:00 PM
Another beauty!
love the shape of that knife!
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Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 06, 2013, 09:40:00 AM
A great looking knife Doug!  

If that were on your table at a show I would go head straight to it!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
Title: Re: Headed to the mail box
Post by: amar911 on April 06, 2013, 05:51:00 PM
I can't remember ever seeing a knife of yours I didn't love, and this one stole my heart immediately -- love at first sight. I agree with all the complimentary comments from others.

As an aside, Tom Brokaw returned here to Oklahoma City for a speaking engagement a few days ago. I hated to miss it, but had more pressing matters that required my presence. He's a heck of a guy! And he knows how to surround himself with high quality folks too!!!!

Allan