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Title: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Doug Campbell on February 07, 2015, 10:11:00 AM

Two more I finished yesterday, ready for the trip to AR.

This first one is a 4" clay quenched W2 blade and Stabilized Koa handle.
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/415F7941-3344-4AB4-B764-CC8DB24B27BF_zpskpbqls1z.jpg)  

Second is 1095 that gave up a pretty good Hamon for once. A 3 1/2" blade with rounded spine and riccaso, a nice little piece of stag with a wrought/bronze cap, and I peened the end of the tang.
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/BD9BD951-4D66-4512-B465-C071611B6815_zps5pqqka8b.jpg)
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/830472D8-9D0E-4587-AFC7-7D40DC3CCB73_zpskuxvqpdo.jpg)
   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/gotahunt/1E467829-3B41-493D-84B9-F996CD848430_zpsxhfimvmy.jpg)

Thanks for looking

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: gudspelr on February 07, 2015, 10:55:00 AM

I'm having trouble deciding which I like better. That Koa looks fantastic, but I'm loving the rounded 1095 spine/maker's mark, and the peened butt cap. Bet they both feel nice in the hand.

I have a piece of nice Koa I got from Craig a couple years ago up at Steve's, but haven't been able to bring myself to use it. I have a problem parting with nicely figured wood... I'm also considering getting it stabilized. Do you greatly prefer using it after stabilization?

Looking forward to hearing how Arkansas goes.


Jeremy

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: chinook907 on February 07, 2015, 01:59:00 PM

I sure like the stag one especially. Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Bigriver on February 07, 2015, 02:15:00 PM

Boy howdy, love that stag piece, what a beaut.

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: kbaknife on February 07, 2015, 02:43:00 PM

Nice job on that stag.

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Shinken on February 07, 2015, 03:59:00 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo...........

That first one with stabilized Koa just hits the spot for me!  I like the stripes....

   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    

Most-excellent work on all of them Doug!

Keep the wind in your face!

Ground squirrels and shed antlers comin' to your area soon!

Shoot straight, Shinken

   :archer2:

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: bjansen on February 07, 2015, 05:25:00 PM

The stag knife is the ticket. Great job Doug.

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Bladepeek on February 07, 2015, 06:32:00 PM

Isn't that just a bit of an oxymoron "a simple integral"?

Two very nice knives.

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: D.Ellis on February 07, 2015, 10:40:00 PM

The stag one is a beauty. I like the peened cap with the heart a lot. Nothing wrong with the other one either.   :thumbsup:  
Darcy   :campfire:

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: KSCATTRAPR on February 07, 2015, 10:42:00 PM

Both knives are exceptional. Love the stag knife, great work!

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Ray Hammond on February 08, 2015, 08:33:00 AM

Great looking Doug    Have a good show

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: arrowflipper on February 08, 2015, 10:39:00 AM

OH man both of those are dandys,Doug your work is always outstanding!

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Doug Campbell on February 08, 2015, 04:34:00 PM

Really appreciate the feed back guys.    :shaka:

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Izzy on February 08, 2015, 05:12:00 PM

Great knives Doug. I like everything you've put out here but these are my favs.

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: Steve Nuckels on February 08, 2015, 08:52:00 PM

Top Shelf

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Foundation

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: imskippy on February 23, 2015, 01:33:00 PM

Beautiful work as always Doug!!

Title: Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
Post by: srtben on February 23, 2015, 04:54:00 PM

Love the stag one!