1084 Hunter

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1084 Hunter

#1 Post by metalhead » Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:12 pm

I just finished this hunter in 1084 with a grey ironbark handle. I made the sheath too. This was the first leather work I've ever done and its not pretty but works. I really like the combination of steel and timber in this and plan to make some more.
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Re: 1084 Hunter

#2 Post by greybeard » Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:28 pm

metalhead wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:12 pm I really like the combination of steel and timber in this
I like the clean lines of the knife and agree with the handle and blade combination.

The leather work will improve and I think most people would appreciate the hand made look as opposed to something punched out in a factory.

Well done,

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Re: 1084 Hunter

#3 Post by metalhead » Wed Feb 16, 2022 4:36 pm

Thanks mate.

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#4 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Feb 17, 2022 9:10 am

Good work; I like the satin finish on the blade and the tone of the handle. Always good making our own equipment; well done.

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Re: 1084 Hunter

#5 Post by metalhead » Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:10 pm

Thanks. The photos are very deceiving. Definitely looks better in real life. In the photo it looks like the handle has splits but its the grain and finish has a real 3D effect. The blade has a scotch brite belt finish that is super quick and easy to do and gives a good working knife finish.

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#6 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:50 am

metalhead wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:10 pm In the photo it looks like the handle has splits but its the grain and finish has a real 3D effect.
I actually thought those lines were joins in a laminated handle lol.
metalhead wrote: Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:10 pm The blade has a scotch brite belt finish that is super quick and easy to do and gives a good working knife finish.
It gives a very nice finish alright.

Jeff

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