Title: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 21, 2007, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on July 21, 2007, 05:50:00 PM
Only because I can't believe it turned out like this. This blade came from a big arab like sword. had some etching on the blade and you can still see some of it. Elk antler and bocote handle. Never made a handle like this before and to my surprise it worked out. I traced a kershaw folder OPENED of course for the design of the knife. I kinda like it so I think I may make another one. So what ya think? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/DSCN2704.jpg)
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Numitokayo on July 21, 2007, 05:52:00 PM
Post by: Numitokayo on July 21, 2007, 05:52:00 PM
Very nice Frank !!!
DQ
DQ
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: vermonster13 on July 21, 2007, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on July 21, 2007, 05:56:00 PM
That one is one of your best Frank!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: fish theotherone on July 21, 2007, 06:36:00 PM
Post by: fish theotherone on July 21, 2007, 06:36:00 PM
sexy blade!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: 4runr on July 21, 2007, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: 4runr on July 21, 2007, 06:39:00 PM
That's sweet Frank!! I have to agree with Vman on that being one of your best!!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Killdeer on July 21, 2007, 06:40:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on July 21, 2007, 06:40:00 PM
:bigsmyl: :clapper: :pray: :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: DEAN on July 21, 2007, 06:50:00 PM
Post by: DEAN on July 21, 2007, 06:50:00 PM
THAT IS A SWEETIE
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: elk ninja on July 21, 2007, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: elk ninja on July 21, 2007, 06:56:00 PM
One of the nicest I have seen for a while!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Curveman on July 21, 2007, 07:13:00 PM
Post by: Curveman on July 21, 2007, 07:13:00 PM
Nice job!!!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: madness522 on July 21, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
Post by: madness522 on July 21, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
That is awesome!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: KPaul on July 21, 2007, 07:47:00 PM
Post by: KPaul on July 21, 2007, 07:47:00 PM
great job! I like the bacote handle.
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: tippit on July 21, 2007, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: tippit on July 21, 2007, 07:51:00 PM
Frank, Very nice! Definitely one of your better ones. You've just risen to another stage in the game...ain't it nice :thumbsup: Doc
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: dachba on July 21, 2007, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: dachba on July 21, 2007, 07:58:00 PM
Very Cool!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: woodchucker on July 21, 2007, 08:01:00 PM
Post by: woodchucker on July 21, 2007, 08:01:00 PM
It's a VERY nice looking knife Frank.....BUT,is it a "practical,working man's" knife?????
I believe that it needs to be field tested. Send it to me,and I'll use it,(and abuse it LOL) then I'll send it back to you in about 5 years or so,and let you know what I HONESTLY think!!!!!
Only Kidding My Friend!!!!! It gets a BIG A+ on it's reportcard from me!!!!!
I believe that it needs to be field tested. Send it to me,and I'll use it,(and abuse it LOL) then I'll send it back to you in about 5 years or so,and let you know what I HONESTLY think!!!!!
Only Kidding My Friend!!!!! It gets a BIG A+ on it's reportcard from me!!!!!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: hormoan on July 21, 2007, 08:04:00 PM
Post by: hormoan on July 21, 2007, 08:04:00 PM
I like the wood and horn combo, very very nice Frank. Keep up the good work! Is that some of that bacote I sent ya?
Brent
Brent
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on July 21, 2007, 08:08:00 PM
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on July 21, 2007, 08:08:00 PM
wow... No I mean WOW :readit: :bigsmyl: That is a beauty. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: bentpole on July 21, 2007, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 21, 2007, 08:15:00 PM
Amazing knife.
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Craig/FL on July 21, 2007, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: Craig/FL on July 21, 2007, 08:18:00 PM
I like it, very nice job!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Str8Shooter on July 21, 2007, 08:28:00 PM
Post by: Str8Shooter on July 21, 2007, 08:28:00 PM
Looks really good, Frank!
Chris
Chris
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Nakohe on July 21, 2007, 08:56:00 PM
Post by: Nakohe on July 21, 2007, 08:56:00 PM
Frank, you have out done yourself. Absolutly gorgeous. You are truly an artisian. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Donald
Donald
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 21, 2007, 09:14:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on July 21, 2007, 09:14:00 PM
Thanks Guys. Hormoan yep its your Bocote.<><
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: LONGHORN on July 21, 2007, 09:20:00 PM
Post by: LONGHORN on July 21, 2007, 09:20:00 PM
Excellent Frank,truly a beauty :notworthy: :notworthy: .
Serge
Serge
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: OzarkRamblr on July 21, 2007, 09:44:00 PM
Post by: OzarkRamblr on July 21, 2007, 09:44:00 PM
Good lookin' combo, it flows really well.. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on July 21, 2007, 09:46:00 PM
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on July 21, 2007, 09:46:00 PM
I have to agree with everyone else Frank. That's
your best yet. Excellent work. How much? Hehe
your best yet. Excellent work. How much? Hehe
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Voodoofire1 on July 21, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
Post by: Voodoofire1 on July 21, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
That is a looker for sure! Elk antler on the mind there Frank?
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: MrBadExample on July 21, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
Post by: MrBadExample on July 21, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
Nice knife, great work! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Gene Roberts on July 21, 2007, 10:14:00 PM
Post by: Gene Roberts on July 21, 2007, 10:14:00 PM
awesome knife
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Whip on July 21, 2007, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: Whip on July 21, 2007, 10:37:00 PM
That is sweet! :thumbsup: I love the overall shape, especially the blade, and the handle really sets it off. Great work again!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: bowmofo on July 21, 2007, 10:37:00 PM
Post by: bowmofo on July 21, 2007, 10:37:00 PM
I Like It alot! :bigsmyl:Mike
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: JEFF B on July 21, 2007, 10:39:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on July 21, 2007, 10:39:00 PM
yup looking good frank :thumbsup: :clapper:
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Bodork on July 21, 2007, 10:56:00 PM
Post by: Bodork on July 21, 2007, 10:56:00 PM
Take a bow, Frank. That is one nice knife! Great job. Mike
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: pseman on July 21, 2007, 11:17:00 PM
Post by: pseman on July 21, 2007, 11:17:00 PM
I definately recommend making another one. Beautiful knife!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Jason Lester on July 21, 2007, 11:24:00 PM
Post by: Jason Lester on July 21, 2007, 11:24:00 PM
Frank,
Thats a sweet knife. Very nice work.
Jason
Thats a sweet knife. Very nice work.
Jason
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: dposalski on July 22, 2007, 12:11:00 AM
Post by: dposalski on July 22, 2007, 12:11:00 AM
Another very nice knife from a nice guy!!!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: OconeeDan on July 22, 2007, 12:40:00 AM
Post by: OconeeDan on July 22, 2007, 12:40:00 AM
Frank, I have a Kershaw folder like that, and an unusually nice handling knife. The fact that you made a sheath knife like that...should be a great knife by any measure. And your workmanship is very nice too! NICE KNIFE!
Dan
Dan
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: highnoonhunter on July 22, 2007, 05:32:00 AM
Post by: highnoonhunter on July 22, 2007, 05:32:00 AM
Beautiful knife!
hnh
hnh
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 22, 2007, 07:33:00 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 22, 2007, 07:33:00 AM
Wow I like that for sure. That trade I offered a while back still stands.
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 09:27:00 AM
Thanks agian guys. I have another one just about done. I really like this style fits great in the had. Crooked Stic ya just let me know when.<><
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: eagle feather on July 22, 2007, 12:19:00 PM
Post by: eagle feather on July 22, 2007, 12:19:00 PM
Beautiful job!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 03:53:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 03:53:00 PM
Just finished this one. Turned out OK. Trying alittle file work LOL.<>< (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/DSCN2726.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/fishrofmen1/DSCN2725.jpg)
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Ian johnson on July 22, 2007, 04:38:00 PM
Post by: Ian johnson on July 22, 2007, 04:38:00 PM
that one is cool, but I like the lines in the first one, by that I mean the design
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: dposalski on July 22, 2007, 05:40:00 PM
Post by: dposalski on July 22, 2007, 05:40:00 PM
Another awesome knife Frank!!!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: 4runr on July 22, 2007, 07:57:00 PM
Post by: 4runr on July 22, 2007, 07:57:00 PM
Frank, that second one is out of this world sweet. The file work is very well done!!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Bow Nut on July 22, 2007, 08:31:00 PM
Post by: Bow Nut on July 22, 2007, 08:31:00 PM
Beautiful work. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Brian Gillispie on July 22, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Brian Gillispie on July 22, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
Frank,
Awesome knives. Excellent attention to the detail. I have some questions. You cut the blades out of an old eastern sword. Is it possible you have wootz steel there? Wootz has a very fine damacus like grain to the steel but instead of layers wootz is shot through with the high carbon steel veins. Second question, what did you use to cut your blade out of the sword. I have a few endopersian blades and some scrap kriss knives that I think would make some excellent hunting knives. I am afraid to use to much heat to cut out blanks for fear of harming the temper. Did you retemper the blade?
thanks for the info
Brian
Awesome knives. Excellent attention to the detail. I have some questions. You cut the blades out of an old eastern sword. Is it possible you have wootz steel there? Wootz has a very fine damacus like grain to the steel but instead of layers wootz is shot through with the high carbon steel veins. Second question, what did you use to cut your blade out of the sword. I have a few endopersian blades and some scrap kriss knives that I think would make some excellent hunting knives. I am afraid to use to much heat to cut out blanks for fear of harming the temper. Did you retemper the blade?
thanks for the info
Brian
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 09:28:00 PM
Brian yes I tempered the blade. I use a air grinder witha cutoff wheel and go very slow and dip in water often so not to over heat the metal. Thanks for the nice words everyone.<><
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 09:43:00 PM
Outstanding Frank!
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Numitokayo on July 22, 2007, 10:18:00 PM
Post by: Numitokayo on July 22, 2007, 10:18:00 PM
Frank, the blades are gorgeous but you'ze Ugly....LOL LOL
Ya know what I mean don't you ( Inside Joke )
LOLOLOLOL
Ya know what I mean don't you ( Inside Joke )
LOLOLOLOL
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
Be careful Daniel or he'll smile for you. :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Numitokayo on July 22, 2007, 10:22:00 PM
Post by: Numitokayo on July 22, 2007, 10:22:00 PM
LOL I'ze Scared now!!!!!! YIKES!!!! :bigsmyl:
Don't do it FRANK......NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! LOL
Don't do it FRANK......NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! LOL
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 10:23:00 PM
Thanks Vman.<><
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Your welcome
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on July 22, 2007, 10:30:00 PM
You guys are UNREAL! :saywhat: :bigsmyl: <><
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 10:34:00 PM
Post by: vermonster13 on July 22, 2007, 10:34:00 PM
Why thank you sir.
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Numitokayo on July 22, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
Post by: Numitokayo on July 22, 2007, 10:40:00 PM
Don't thank us Frank, you are the one to be thanked Sir :)
Daniel
Daniel
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Str8Shooter on July 22, 2007, 11:46:00 PM
Post by: Str8Shooter on July 22, 2007, 11:46:00 PM
Man, I used to have a couple of Indopersian Talwars that had steel like that. Good stuff. One of the swords I had was over 250 years old and was still sharp enough to cut ya' if you weren't careful.
Too cool, Frank. Great looking knives.
Chris
Too cool, Frank. Great looking knives.
Chris
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 23, 2007, 07:48:00 AM
Post by: sticshooter on July 23, 2007, 07:48:00 AM
Chris I am sure these are not that fancy steel.If they were please don't tell Shell LOL! Thanks Daniel<><
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Jeremy on July 23, 2007, 07:54:00 AM
Post by: Jeremy on July 23, 2007, 07:54:00 AM
Very nice work Frank!
Has Shell claimed the one she's keeping yet? :D
Has Shell claimed the one she's keeping yet? :D
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 23, 2007, 09:05:00 AM
Post by: sticshooter on July 23, 2007, 09:05:00 AM
No Jeremey not that one but I just told her about the one you want. And guess what? She wants that knife. But I laid down the LAW :eek: ! Told her I was sending it to you and that was that :rolleyes: !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
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Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on July 23, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
Post by: sticshooter on July 23, 2007, 09:49:00 PM
TTT 4 Austin.<><
Title: Re: Had to post this knife NEW PICS & KNIFE
Post by: Jeremy on July 24, 2007, 07:35:00 AM
Post by: Jeremy on July 24, 2007, 07:35:00 AM
Careful Frank! It's all well and good to lay down the law, but ya got to remember we're only King of castle when the Queen ain't around! ;)
I hope you're doghouse is nicer than mine... lol
I hope you're doghouse is nicer than mine... lol