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Ironwood "Mesabi"

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kbaknife

May 29, 2011, 04:53:00 PM
This knife is dubbed the Ironwood "Mesabi".
For those who do not know, the Mesabi Iron Range in Northern Minnesota, discovered in 1866, is "THE" chief deposit of iron ore in the United States.
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesabi_Range  
It is unlikely that any maker or collector on this board or many other boards, does not have or has not made at least one knife with steel originating with the iron ore of the Mesabi Iron Range.
Being a country boy with roots running DEEP in the wonderment of Northern Minnesota, I named this knife after my home.
She was forged from W2 with some clay treatment for a distinctive hamon, a stainless guard for protection and a really, really sweet piece of Ironwood for the take-down handle.
She's a handful, and should take care of any moose, elk or griz that comes along.
See ya' in Atlanta.

 
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

DANA HOLMAN

#1
May 29, 2011, 06:18:00 PM
Karl, that's one nice knife, the handle looks like it has fire in it. beautiful piece of wood, and I always like your hamon
Dana
"When Satan is knocking at your door,
Simply say,

"Jesus, could you get that for me?"

Jack Denbow

#2
May 29, 2011, 06:18:00 PM
Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow. That is outstanding Karl.
Jack
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Life is good in the mountains

skullworks

#3
May 29, 2011, 06:36:00 PM
Stunning work!
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

J Reeves

#4
May 29, 2011, 08:03:00 PM
HOLY MOLY Karl!!! Grand slam with this one. what is the oal?  Good job bud...
Technique and Knowledge is the largest factor in being able to build a good knife. Lin Rhea

Shinken

#5
May 29, 2011, 08:15:00 PM
WOW!

The hamon rivals the Japanese masters and the wood is simply knockout gorgeous!

Excellent work right there!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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TRUTH is TRUTH
even if no one believes it

A LIE is a LIE
even if everyone believes it

Bodork

#6
May 29, 2011, 09:08:00 PM
I'm trying not to covet, but it's not working.

GWV

#7
May 29, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
That wood is beautiful!

wislnwings

#8
May 30, 2011, 05:57:00 AM
Well done.  That is an incredible piece of wood.

akaboomer

#9
May 30, 2011, 07:24:00 PM
She looks great. I always love the way you bring out the hamon.

Chris

Mike Vines

#10
May 30, 2011, 08:34:00 PM
About all there is to say is...WOW...
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Michigan Longbow Association Life Member/Past President

Scott Roush

#11
May 31, 2011, 10:51:00 AM
It's beautiful Karl.  That handle is gorgeous. I'm actually looking into getting my smelting ore from up there since my local stuff is giving poor yields.

Kevin Evans

#12
May 31, 2011, 06:02:00 PM
Simple,Yet Very well done Karl!   :thumbsup:

I mean simple for you not me, LOL

OconeeDan

#13
June 01, 2011, 09:22:00 AM
Very nice knife Karl.  Love the wood.  Dan
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