New Poplar/Antler Hunter

LONGBOWKID · February 15, 2009, 11:14:00 PM

Just finished this one up for a close friend.

Poplar and deer antler scales, 6 ga. copper for the pins. So sharp you don't want to be in the same room with it.

Not bad for #4...

Vine filework..

Over&Under · February 16, 2009, 12:25:00 AM

That knife would handle some crazy skinnin'!!!!

woodsman1031 · February 16, 2009, 12:54:00 AM

Longbowkid,

How did you like working with that poplar? A few years back when I used to build solid body guitars I used some poplar for "wings" on a guitar. It was really "fuzzy". I could not get it to sand as smooth as I was used to with other woods like maple or ash. I like the poplar because of the different shades of greens and browns and some times purple. I finished this particular guitar in Formby's tung oil. I looked great!

I like your knife!!!

Tommy

LONGBOWKID · February 16, 2009, 01:00:00 AM

Woodsman1031: Sounds like your wood wasnt as dry as it could have been. Seeing as how your in Tx. I kinda doubt thats the problem.

It was quite a pleasure to work with, wasnt "fuzzy", but I have had cedar act like that. I think another reason is, one particular piece of wood can be a higher quality than another.

The scales are from a piece that had green, brown, and purple in it.

This one was sanded from 100 to 1500 grit, and finished with tung oil, so its like glass...

Thanks for the compliment..

Chris Surtees · February 16, 2009, 02:57:00 AM

Nice looking blade!

swp · February 16, 2009, 07:07:00 AM

Nice blade.

skullworks · February 16, 2009, 07:42:00 AM

Nice job Kid! I like it!

Phoenix 1967 · February 16, 2009, 08:28:00 AM

That really did turn out nice Kid. Did you use hidden epoxy rivits on that antler? I've got a feeling that the lighting doesnt do it justice. Try taking a pic outside on a cloudy day....

prarieboy · February 16, 2009, 08:43:00 AM

nice job!!

LONGBOWKID · February 16, 2009, 07:08:00 PM

Thanks all..

Lawren, yes I did. I figured it was the one weak spot on the knife.

KHALVERSON · February 16, 2009, 07:17:00 PM

very nice work
i like how you left the grind marks in the blade in the photo it gives the apperiance of being knapped
kevin

Steve Nuckels · February 16, 2009, 07:42:00 PM

Good job Kid! I will be finished knife # 4 soon and will post, stay tuned!

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IN GOD WE TRUST

LONGBOWKID · February 16, 2009, 07:49:00 PM

Cant wait to see it and many more Steve...

Phoenix 1967 · February 16, 2009, 09:15:00 PM

Actually, the epoxied part is probably The strongest! LOL. I was just askin 'cause I didnt see any pins. It's hard to beat epoxy for holding power on a Flat clean surface.