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White Iron Hunter

Started by kbaknife, May 13, 2011, 05:32:00 PM

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kbaknife

White Iron Hunter is the name of a style of knife I put together to commemorate a favorite lake of mine near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.
The customer wanted this one forged from W1 tool steel and clay processed to create a groovy hamon.
I had a chunk of 1 1/8" W1, so I had that covered.
I used Coco Bolo for the handle.
You will see a new take-down "gadget" not like my normal four pin finial.
A week or so ago I had a knife to send to a retired military man living in Interior Alaska.
He also wanted a take-down.
And I got to thinkin'.
If a fella living in Interior Alaska lost his neat little 4-pin take-down wrench, it could be a real problem.
So, after a day or so of thought process, and a combination of threading, tapping, stainless steel socket head cap screws and silver brazing, a new finial was born that would accept over-the-counter assembly tools.
I've done everything I can to this assembly and all I end up doing is bending the allen wrenches!!
It's tough.
Super tough.
I like knife assemblies that withstand abuse - not just the blades.    :)  

 
When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Ragnarok Forge

Sweet work on that piece.
Clay Walker
Skill is not born into anyone.  It is earned thru hard work and perseverance.

DANA HOLMAN

That's nice Karl, real nice
Dana
"When Satan is knocking at your door,
Simply say,

"Jesus, could you get that for me?"

jaymoon

As always Karl a stunning piece of craftsmanship.

GWV


Lin Rhea

Very practical. I like it.
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
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J Reeves

I like it a lot Karl are you going to change to this all together or is this a one time thing?
Technique and Knowledge is the largest factor in being able to build a good knife. Lin Rhea

Idahomike251


kbaknife

QuoteOriginally posted by J Reeves:
I like it a lot Karl are you going to change to this all together or is this a one time thing?
Probably offer both. This is more time consuming, as it includes lathe work as well, but it's more practical afield.
When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

streamguy

I'm the lucky new owner.  I can't wait to get it in my hands and put it to work.  Thanks again Karl for such outstanding work!
Matt

Steve Nuckels

Never disappointing!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

johnis

Beautiful and cleverly practical!!

hunt it

Sexy knife nice lines. Karl, mine have slotted take down screws. I can see the 4 pin deal being a Karl only production and hard item to duplicate/find other than call Karl. Even in Alaska it has to be easier to find a slotted screw driver than the right allen key? Just seems like alot of work when you have already invented that wheel to perfection as far as I'm concerned.
hunt it

Steve Nuckels

Karl, I find myself comming back to look at this one, and all your other knives time and time again!  You have such a solid and recognizable style, you have a great future ahead.

Looking forward to seeing your MS test knives and your first MS stamped knife!

Have a great time at the "Blade Show"

Steve
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Potomac Forge

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