This is a nice little basic hunter that was a commissioned piece. Very compact, yet still a powerhouse. I was given some parameters but got to choose the wood. I picked out some buckeye burl as I think it's a very unique wood and flies under the radar somewhat. I can't hardly think of another wood that has such a range of natural colors and figure patterns often times in a piece of wood the size of a knife handle.
Specs:
Hand forged from 1075 steel, clay quenched and etched (the hamon has much more activity than I know how to capture)
7 3/4" overall, 3 1/2" blade, .175" thick at the ricasso
Full distal taper
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
Rounded filed thumb grip
Black g-10 collar
Stabilized buckeye burl handle
Checkered stainless steel finial nut
All comments and discussion are welcome.
"This is a nice little basic hunter".....
Well, it's certainly nice, I can see how it's a hunter....not so sure I agree on the "basic" part, though <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />. I've talked with you a few too many times, so I know the care it takes to make that precise fit up with the G10 collar and the through tang onto the threaded nut. Not to mention the nearly trade marked filing on the butt of the handle... But then, you've done quite a few knives with all of that, so it's probably a lot closer to basic for you than it used to be. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />
Thanks for sharing the pics. I always like getting to see what you come up with, John.
Jeremy
Jeremy Lindley, Apprentice Smith
To be such a pretty knife it looks bullet proof. Great mix of colors.
Great looking knife John! I've always admired your style!
Scott
Thanks guys. I appreciate it.
