Robert Carter 8 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I made this a while back and just got around to posting it. This is my fourth completed knife. I hope you all enjoy. 7.5" 1075 blade with interrupted water quench. Handle is Elk antler shed with coco bolo and copper fittings. Everything was done by hand. Forged then filed to shape. 1500 grit finish. I am not sure what style of knife this is other than kind of a pukka crossed with a tanto. It pretty mucheap organically came together once I made the blade shape. I let the materials inspire me in the forms. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Detrick 490 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I would call it cool! I really dig that inset copper collar, multi-part handle and the texturing! It's a really great package. Great work! “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." -Albert Camus http://www.krakenforge.net/ Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,678 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Very artistic! And this is just your fourth knife? You obviously have a lot of experience with hand work making something. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,376 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Wow! That handle and sheath/saya are very impressive! -Brian Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Carter 8 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 I have done a lot of custom pistol grips as part of a previouse employment. Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 585 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 That is a captivating knife. Very well done. Kind of reminds me of a pangolin. Maybe an idea for a name. "The way we win matters" (Ender Wiggins) Orson Scott Card Nos, qui libertate donati sumus, nes cimus quid constet. Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Liebel 32 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Very nice! I love the look of carved and sculpted handles. >>> Check out my Youtube channel <<< Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Carter 8 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 It is a surprisingly comfortable knife. The carved design forms an apple seed shape wide part on top near the blade and a reversed apple seed shape near the rear thus leaving a hollow for the meat of the hand. Hopefully, you guys can understand what I am trying to explain. But it is a very comfortable knife. I gave it to my nephew who had done me a huge favor a long time ago and had requested that I make him something in repayment. It took me 10 years to get around to it but I think that it was worth the wait. There is about 30 hours in the knife when it was finished. Link to post Share on other sites
Karim 62 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 well he somethings special, i ding that handle very much! Link to post Share on other sites
Chris C-S 148 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 This is a beautiful piece and for your 4th knife, well done. It looks great. Of course @Wes Detrick would love it, it contains coco bolo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Einar 53 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thats your 4th knife? Holy crap, thats good! I love it. Link to post Share on other sites
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