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Forge Finished Butcher

Started by JohnHV, September 01, 2014, 09:05:00 AM

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JohnHV

September 01, 2014, 09:05:00 AM
I've been trying to work on my forging to get as close to finished shape as possible.  Also playing with the "forge finish" look. Still a lot more to learn!

6" butcher pattern, 1084 steel, sheep horn grips with peened copper pins.

John H.V.
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tippit

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September 02, 2014, 09:07:00 AM
Looks like a nice functional camp knife...good job.
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Lin Rhea

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September 02, 2014, 01:47:00 PM
That should serve very well and looks good to boot.
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Izzy

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September 03, 2014, 07:28:00 PM
Awesome.

JohnHV

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September 04, 2014, 03:57:00 PM
Thanks for the kind words.
John H.V.
Bent Arrow Forge, LLC
TBG, NGTA, TGMM
"our hearts have heard the low whistle of the flying arrow and the sweet hum of the bowstring singing..." S. Pope

Jack Guard

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October 10, 2014, 01:39:00 PM
Love the finish and i can envision you butchering lots of game with that knife.  Nicely Done !
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