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Latest Vagabond Hunter

Started by Lin Rhea, February 06, 2013, 03:23:00 PM

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Lin Rhea

February 06, 2013, 03:23:00 PM
I just finished this hunter this morning. It turned out pretty good. The blade is W2 with a wispy hamon, although you cant really see it unless you're holding it. The blade is 4 3/8 or so.
 
 
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razorback

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February 06, 2013, 03:36:00 PM
Lin,
I'm sure I wont be the last, but let me be the first to tell you that that is another awesome knife. Anyone would be proud to carry that into the field.
Keep the wind in your face and the sun at your back.

2treks

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February 06, 2013, 04:39:00 PM
Looks like a classic already.
Very nice.
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srtben

#3
February 06, 2013, 05:26:00 PM
Very Classy Lin, I love it.
Ben Tendick

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Bigriver

#4
February 06, 2013, 07:49:00 PM
Perfect hunting knife, what a beauty.
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Bodork

#5
February 06, 2013, 08:14:00 PM
Yes sir,! It's perfect!!

Ric O'Shay

#6
February 07, 2013, 11:03:00 AM
Absolutely gorgeous. Classy look but will get the job done. Very fine indeed.
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.   - Thomas Jefferson

ron w

#7
February 07, 2013, 11:04:00 AM
Awesome.......   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Lin Rhea

#8
February 07, 2013, 01:46:00 PM
Thank you gentlemen.   :campfire:
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
ABS Master Bladesmith
TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

tippit

#9
February 07, 2013, 07:22:00 PM
Beautiful knife Lin!  That handle material is gorgeous.  What is it and dare I ask where you get it?
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Lin Rhea

#10
February 07, 2013, 07:58:00 PM
Jeff, that's just some Sambar stag scales dyed Mahogany brown.
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
ABS Master Bladesmith
TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

amar911

#11
February 08, 2013, 01:12:00 AM
I love the Vagabonds, and this knife is another good example of why I feel that way about the model.

Allan
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Doug Campbell

#12
February 08, 2013, 01:23:00 AM
A lot to love about that beauty Allan.    :thumbsup:
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akaboomer

#13
February 08, 2013, 08:26:00 AM
A great example of functional art,as we are used to seeing of your work Lin.

Chris

Arrowest

#14
February 08, 2013, 03:18:00 PM
Lin, I really like the symmetry and classy lines of this one. Excellent as always.  Are you using a water based dye on the stag and how are you finishing it, buff, polish, etc?
cheers, Dale

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Lin Rhea

#15
February 08, 2013, 04:23:00 PM
Thanks.

I dont know much about the dye, since it's a trade secret. It's sure gets on my hands though. I buff it lightly after using very fine sand paper to bring out some highlights.
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
ABS Master Bladesmith
TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28
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