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Title: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Idahomike251 on June 17, 2016, 01:53:00 PM
8.5 inch overall with 3.5 inch blade. Made out of 1/2 inch D2 tool steel bar stock. handle is pinned from the bottom side with blind pin hole going to the top wood handle.
  (http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt31/mokamura_photo/Myrtle%20Integral-1a_zpssja9bhqy.jpg) (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/mokamura_photo/media/Myrtle%20Integral-1a_zpssja9bhqy.jpg.html)
  (http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt31/mokamura_photo/Myrtle%20Integral-5_zpsr0rbpkxe.jpg) (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/mokamura_photo/media/Myrtle%20Integral-5_zpsr0rbpkxe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: PZee on June 17, 2016, 03:17:00 PM
Wow!!!!!
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: PZee on June 17, 2016, 03:18:00 PM
Wow again!!!!!!
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Post by: kbaknife on June 17, 2016, 07:14:00 PM
Smokin'!!
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: TrackerNy on June 17, 2016, 07:41:00 PM
Outstanding Mike!
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Post by: Pierre Lucas on June 17, 2016, 08:20:00 PM
Stunning...

God bless,
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: just_a_hunter on June 17, 2016, 08:48:00 PM
I just think these things look really really smooth. And awesome. Like seeing a Bently drive down the road....

Todd
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: benny on June 17, 2016, 09:45:00 PM
Awesome looking knife!
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Post by: Bladepeek on June 18, 2016, 09:00:00 AM
Your knives just keep getting more intriguing - beautiful fit and finish!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on June 18, 2016, 11:24:00 AM
Very Classy!
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Post by: KSCATTRAPR on June 18, 2016, 12:56:00 PM
Man that's pretty, Excellent craftsmanship!
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Tajue17 on June 18, 2016, 04:57:00 PM
this is great and about time I seen something different with the knife makers,,,, awesome knife!  

do you take orders by any chance?
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Steve Nuckels on June 18, 2016, 09:03:00 PM
Sleek & Most impressive!

What kind of wood?

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Foundation
ABS AP
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Idahomike251 on June 18, 2016, 09:38:00 PM
Steve,

Myrtle burl which has been color stabilized with red resin, but the brown color of the burl kind of gives it a reddish-brown hue.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: 92Fspc4 on June 18, 2016, 10:08:00 PM
Beautiful.
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Post by: gudspelr on June 19, 2016, 12:20:00 AM
VERY nice. My favorite of yours I've seen.


Jeremy
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: TheBigRedArcher on June 19, 2016, 04:39:00 AM
I'm liking that...A LOT.

Nice job Mike
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Trinity Outfitters on June 20, 2016, 05:26:00 PM
Wow!
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Post by: Bodork on June 21, 2016, 07:31:00 AM
That's a very classy knife! I just want to keep looking at it.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: fmscan on June 22, 2016, 05:27:00 PM
That is without a bout the best lookin knife I have ever seen....you are a craftsman
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: larry on June 22, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
:eek:     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: indianalongbowshooter on June 27, 2016, 09:26:00 PM
one of the prettiest knives Ive ever seen.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Keefer on July 25, 2016, 06:38:00 PM
That is some "Awesome" God given Talent right there .Man I just want to rip through this computer screen and hold it. It looks so smooth and balanced. You guys all have a gift here and I want to thank you all for showing your skills so freely.
I come here just to savor the sleekness and beautiful craftsmanship you guys put into your knives. Traditional bows and custom made knives just go together like peanut butter and chocolate.
 Here's a thumbs up to all you guys   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: tippit on July 25, 2016, 08:42:00 PM
Details are amazing!
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Post by: Canadian Idle on July 25, 2016, 09:18:00 PM
That knife is AWSOME !!!! I hope you don't have a shieth for it LOL   :clapper:
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Idahomike251 on July 27, 2016, 10:14:00 AM
Thank you all for your great response. Should you happen to be near Missoula, MT on August 06-07, please stop-by and say "Howdy" at Montana Knife Show held at Grizzly Sports Harley Davidson.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: IdahoCurt on August 13, 2016, 11:00:00 AM
Beautiful! I love the tang,very unique and visually looks very nice.
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Post by: ron w on September 24, 2016, 08:08:00 PM
What a beauty......   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Post by: Sam McMichael on September 24, 2016, 08:30:00 PM
That is a very attractive knife!
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Post by: GRAYBEARD on September 24, 2016, 09:47:00 PM
OUTSTANDING!
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Post by: Bowwild on October 14, 2016, 04:54:00 PM
Holy smoke!  The innovation in this knife is amazing!
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Bowwild on October 14, 2016, 04:58:00 PM
Sorry double post.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Holm-Made on October 14, 2016, 09:38:00 PM
Mike is quite talented at many things.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Lin Rhea on October 17, 2016, 08:48:00 AM
It's a beautiful knife and design.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Bowwild on December 01, 2016, 03:19:00 PM
I ordered this knife. It will be my first custom knife.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Gdpolk on December 01, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
That's incredible.
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Idahomike251 on December 14, 2016, 10:18:00 AM
I just started on Bowwild's knife (below):
  (http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt31/mokamura_photo/RoyGrimes1_zpsqop3gpjc.jpg) (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/mokamura_photo/media/RoyGrimes1_zpsqop3gpjc.jpg.html)
Here is a knife I just finished for a Montana customer:
  (http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt31/mokamura_photo/IMG_0001e_zpsvyrm8zhs.jpg) (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/mokamura_photo/media/IMG_0001e_zpsvyrm8zhs.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Another Integral with Myrtle Burl
Post by: Lin Rhea on December 14, 2016, 03:42:00 PM
Beautiful!  :campfire:
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Post by: Holm-Made on December 18, 2016, 10:46:00 PM
Very nice.  I think that is the perfect blade shape.  I like how the belly of the cutting edge is forward on the blade.