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Title: Dark drop point
Post by: srtben on September 14, 2013, 08:42:00 PM

It has been a while since I made any hunters, and I figured now is the season so..
This one has a dark antiqued blade (there is a hamon hiding in there too) and some of my stabilized curly Bastogne walnut. Pictures don't do this wood justice! It has a tapered tang and is balanced quite nicely. I made a heavy duty hand stitched leather sheath for it as well.
The steel is 1095.

Thanks for looking!

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_3281.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/IMG_3281.jpg.html)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_3282.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/IMG_3282.jpg.html)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_3285.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/IMG_3285.jpg.html)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_3284.jpg) (http://s1023.photobucket.com/user/srtben/media/IMG_3284.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: Steve Nuckels on September 14, 2013, 08:57:00 PM

WOW, a fantastic looking hunter! I'd say the perfect size. I love those pins!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: tomsm44 on September 14, 2013, 09:34:00 PM

Very nice. What are the dimensions and what are the pins made of? I really like that finish on the blade. Keep em comin.

Matt Toms

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: Scott T. on September 14, 2013, 09:34:00 PM

Hey Ben , What is the blade length , cost , etc ?\\

Scott T.

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: srtben on September 14, 2013, 10:01:00 PM

Thanks guys.
The OAL is 8 5/8", with a 4" blade. The pins are carbon fiber.
Scott, this one sold about 5 mins ago. :)

I do have a slightly bigger one I need to finish up though.

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: ron w on September 15, 2013, 10:59:00 AM

Just beautiful........

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: 4est trekker on September 15, 2013, 06:59:00 PM

Boy, there isn't a think I would change about that knife. I'd be proud to hang that one from my belt. GREAT job as usual! :)

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: Bodork on September 20, 2013, 06:39:00 PM

Very nice! The finish on the blade is cool!

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: srtben on September 20, 2013, 08:02:00 PM

Thanks friends!

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: kbaknife on September 21, 2013, 09:29:00 AM

Ben, could you give us a little info on your blade exterior?
Is it just a stain/oxide of the surface or an actual coating?
I do like the appearance of it.

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: 2treks on September 21, 2013, 09:57:00 AM

Now that's a Knife Mate!
Love that style.

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: Flying Dutchman on September 21, 2013, 10:12:00 AM

I would say that is pretty close to perfect! Is it flat grind? Do you work with others steels too, like A2?

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: srtben on September 21, 2013, 11:57:00 PM

Thanks guys!

Karl, it is just media blasted and then cold blued.
You could probably do the same with your hot blue setup.

If I had the space, I would probably setup to parkerize blades.

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: akaboomer on September 22, 2013, 12:14:00 AM

Very nice Ben. I like it.

Chris

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: Lin Rhea on September 22, 2013, 08:25:00 PM

Very nice design. Very nice.

Title: Re: Dark drop point
Post by: GWV on September 22, 2013, 08:45:00 PM

That is nice!

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