I love it. This is the iconic hunter profile and you executed it very well. Anyone would be proud to own and carry this knife.

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I love it. This is the iconic hunter profile and you executed it very well. Anyone would be proud to own and carry this knife.

Thank you, sir. There are plenty of places that are not good enough. I need your advice.

Jason,

From the photos shown, this is a very well done knife. If there are places you do not think are good enough, try to take a photo of the specific area that you are having trouble with and show us.

The only problem I can see is in the last photo. The pin head is not smooth and polished. Going back and looking at the other photos, it appears that you may be having trouble with finishing the pins. I struggle with this myself. Nick Wheeler did a great video for the ABS youtube channel (there are 2 parts to the whole video) on domed head pinning. If you haven't seen them, here are the links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-1tjGCW89s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dJFMqYSAe8

I do want to say that I think getting the pins done on your knife will be very difficult for two reasons:

1. The irregular surface of the antler makes it difficult to get to the entire pin surface when sanding.

2. The large pin size makes it difficult to control the spreading.

It also looks like you used stainless steel pins, which are very difficult to peen over because they are harder than other materials like nickel-silver. I just tried this and did not get the pins right. I'm going to keep trying this and use softer pins until I get the method refined.

Very nice work Jason. I really like it.

Chris

I would have to see it in person (in my hand)to offer any advice. I can tell from the photos that any problems are likely very small. Of course, we certainly have to try to get even the small things right. I still say it is a nice knife. The sheath is beautiful too.

Jason's sheaths are very nice. I really like his tooling. Very well done.

Good looking knife Jason. The stag and damascus work well together. Also you do very nice leather work. Like Lin, I would have to hold it and see it in person to give a good critique. Looking at the picture, I think the pin is polished Joshua, and what we see is a reflection.

Good job Jason.

Brioh

Thank you, sir, the people who do this kind of knife in China are very few, so it is also backward.

I hope to learn from you, to learn the knowledge and skills. I hope you can help me, thank you for your comments.

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I would have to see it in person (in my hand)to offer any advice. I can tell from the photos that any problems are likely very small. Of course, we certainly have to try to get even the small things right. I still say it is a nice knife. The sheath is beautiful too.

What color is this antlers skill, I worried things.

Jason, I am not exactly understanding your question.

As for the antler, I think you used a pretty set of scales and your execution of the handle is real nice. I like the blending of the stag bark into the guard. It looks great.

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Jason, I am not exactly understanding your question.

As for the antler, I think you used a pretty set of scales and your execution of the handle is real nice. I like the blending of the stag bark into the guard. It looks great.

Sir, I want to dye antlers, but I still don't know how to do, I would like to ask what kind of dyes and process it?

Jason,

I have used standard leather dyes on antler. The alcohol based dyes seem to penetrate better than the oil based dyes.

I also think you used a very good looking piece of antler and did a beautiful job sanding it. I only use dyes on antler when it does not look as good as yours! I prefer the natural look.

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Jason,

I have used standard leather dyes on antler. The alcohol based dyes seem to penetrate better than the oil based dyes.

I also think you used a very good looking piece of antler and did a beautiful job sanding it. I only use dyes on antler when it does not look as good as yours! I prefer the natural look.

Is it a direct bubble in the dye inside it? Or need high pressure?

Apply directly with brush or dauber. I have not tried this on sambar stag, but it works well on elk and north American deer antlers. Sambar is a little harder. Try it on some scraps and small pieces first.