Primitive Riflemens Hunter

[Steve Nuckels]

Recently finished this primitive Riflemens Hunter it's 9 3/4" OAL 5" blade forged from a Nicholeson file multiple edge quenched and etched.  Stained Whitetail antler handle and brass guard.  I removed more forge texture than I wanted.  The sheath is Basswood lined.








Have a great hunting season!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

[srtben]

Nice one Steve, and that's a great piece of antler!

[DeerSpotter]

Nice looking

[sticshooter]

sweet!<><

[Steve Nuckels]

I picked up a good tip today talking to a Mastersmith friend concerning applying dye to leather.  As you can see on my sheath the dye is not consistant/streaks, I wetted the leather with water and applied the dye with the dauber that came with the dye.  My MS friend suggested I find a perfume bottle that sprays the fine mist, clean it out and fill with the dye and try that.  He said it is consistant and makes for a much better job.  I'm going to try it!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

[Kevin Evans]