First hidden tang attempt

Bigriver · January 30, 2013, 10:43:00 AM

A few pics of my first hiden tang attemp. Every knife I try to make, I get a new appreciation for you guys who make the beauties on here.

My pal Dave Ricke coached me through it, helped me when I was stuck ( a lot ,lol). Last years project was donated to St Judes, this might too.

Elk antler from my bud Hornhunter, micarta, nickel silver guard & buttcap.

I would do a few things different next time, Dave told me more contrast in the micarta, but I did not listen, oh well he was right.

I would make the plunge lines straight instead of angled, and the elk antler had a real crook in it, it could have been trimmed out & spacers added.

David Yukon · January 30, 2013, 11:04:00 AM

Turned out great IMHO. Look like a great size for a really useful knife!

Lin Rhea · January 30, 2013, 11:43:00 AM

That is a very nice knife. Great size and design as well as attractive.

D.Ellis · January 30, 2013, 12:33:00 PM

Nice work.

Darcy

kbaknife · January 30, 2013, 01:35:00 PM

I think you got 'er surrounded, buddy!

Doug Campbell · January 30, 2013, 02:15:00 PM

Looks like about as good a little hunter as anybody could ask for.

4est trekker · January 30, 2013, 03:05:00 PM

T'ain't nuttin' wrong with that! You handled (pardon the pun) that really nice piece of antler well.

amar911 · January 30, 2013, 03:31:00 PM

I sure like it. That knife is much better than just a good start! I can hardly wait to see the next one.

Allan

KHALVERSON · January 30, 2013, 04:49:00 PM

absolutely nothin wrong with that.
id be proud to carry that knife on my belt.

Izzy · January 30, 2013, 05:24:00 PM

Beautiful!!!

Jack Guard · January 30, 2013, 05:59:00 PM

That is a good looking knife. Well Done !

GRAYBEARD · January 30, 2013, 07:11:00 PM

There is no shame in that knife! Great looking work!

Bigriver · January 30, 2013, 07:16:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words, working on the sheath & a little more blade sanding. I have to etch my mark somewhere.

To be honest, I feel like Im coming down from a high now that it`s over. Sooner or later I will have to get back to my job...maybe

akaboomer · January 30, 2013, 07:53:00 PM

That's a fine hunter. Great shape and size! Keep us updated on all your projects, we love this stuff.

Chris

Kevin Evans · January 30, 2013, 08:01:00 PM

That little puppy, will do a lot of work!

BowHuntingFool · January 30, 2013, 08:42:00 PM

Very nice work Brian!

JMR · January 30, 2013, 10:52:00 PM

That looks really nice!

J Reeves · January 30, 2013, 11:27:00 PM

good looking knife for sure

cacciatore · February 01, 2013, 01:42:00 PM

Brian,i can say it is pretty nice!

manitou1 · February 01, 2013, 03:13:00 PM

Good work Brian. I think the handle turned out nice. We just have to deal with what "Mother Nature" hands us on those antler handles... and it looks like it turned out fine. Nice size.