I had a customer in Sweden who wanted a hunter with a full 6 inch blade, and something "unique" for handle material.
The timing was just right. I've had a nice selection of curly maple curing for about three years, and I've always wanted to have some dyed brown during the stabilizing process.
Wow! Was I pleased?!
The dying process took an already fantastic chatoyance, and kicked it up a notch. This stuff literally dances in your hand.
The single most active shimmer in any handle material I have ever used - and I've used a lot.
So, we showcase a W1 hunter with a 6 1/8" blade, stainless take-down fittings, and a stabilized, dyed, curly maple handle.
I'll bet it can handle any moose!

I also thought I would toss in some un-edited photos from the photography process:

Very nice Karl. He should be happy.

Karl, That one is sure pretty, He'll be very happy, the handle really pops and your Hamon is outstanding.Nice job as always.
Dana

Beautiful knife Karl!  The curly maple is special. I like the plunge lines.

Steve
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Potomac Forge

What a knife  

Man o man!!

Fantastic!

Looks great Karl. As always, I love the hamon. I will have to learn how to do that. Should be a very happy customer.

Chris

Karl, that is nice but your photography is the icing on the cake.

Karl, this knife is gorgeous. The curly maple is to die for, and the hamon on the W-1 blade really sets off another of your typically great knives.

I sure like the "Lone Star" knife I got from you. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship and materials!! And the St. Jude knife is unbelievable! I do sort of wonder why you ship them in what appear to be little coffins.        You, Doug and Lin are so good it hurts. I agree that your photography is excellent too.

Allan

Beautiful knife.  Excellent workmanship!

Man i never get enough of coming into this fourm and looking around. You guys are artists. Beautiful, Beautiful knife. I cant begin to comprehend the labor and skill involved again Beautiful knife.