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Title: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 11, 2017, 08:54:00 AM
  (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/33749128394_b0cf813de7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tqi753)
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The blade is 4-5/8 inch. The steel is W2 forged from 3/8 X 2 X 3-3/4 I had plenty of steel in that piece to work with.

The other parts are Sambar stag and the pins.

Pictures are jumbled.

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Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: KSCATTRAPR on May 11, 2017, 09:07:00 AM
I really like this one, very creative and very awesome!
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Idahomike251 on May 11, 2017, 09:57:00 AM
Lin, I really like how you have incorporated the stag scales into your handle design. It is not an easy thing to do, but that is why you are a master blade smith.
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 11, 2017, 10:03:00 AM
Thank you guys.

It's kind of like having a Tiger by the tail. Once you get started and are committed, you have to figure out HOW you're going to make it work.  :)
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: tippit on May 11, 2017, 11:02:00 AM
Lin,
Very cool looking knife.  I've always wanted to forge out an integral...had the pleasure of seeing Burt Foster demo that process at the Haywood Hammer-In this spring with a piece of round stock.  Lot of work getting everything lined up. I was lucky enough to get his unfinished blade as a template.  Thought you might like to see it...Jeff  

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Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: TrackerNy on May 11, 2017, 11:30:00 AM
Really like this one Lin. You keep coming up with these outstanding designs. You've got a great imagination.
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: bjansen on May 11, 2017, 01:37:00 PM
One of my favorites Lin.  Excellent knife.
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: B.Barker on May 11, 2017, 02:09:00 PM
Great work as always Lin. I really like the amber stag to.
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Holm-Made on May 11, 2017, 06:39:00 PM
You do so many things so well!
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 11, 2017, 08:09:00 PM
Thanks guys!

Jeff, Burt has a great eye for design. I love his work.
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Bill Kissner on May 11, 2017, 09:33:00 PM
You went and done it again Lin!!
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: ron w on May 11, 2017, 09:37:00 PM
You amaze me..........   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: mj seratt on May 12, 2017, 09:04:00 PM
Another beautiful knife.  As always, your skill is amazing.

Murray
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 13, 2017, 06:26:00 AM
Thanks gentlemen!
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on May 15, 2017, 08:47:00 PM
Simply Elegant!
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 17, 2017, 10:40:00 PM
Lin,

You are so innovative and fresh in your approach to forging and finish work.  I love to see what you come up with next!

How was your April class in Maine?  Wish I could have attended.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 18, 2017, 06:05:00 AM
The class went well Steve. I'll try to show some pictures.
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 21, 2017, 09:57:00 PM
Lin, that's a very interesting approach, love it.

I recently attended a two day class with Burt Foster at his shop, I forged two Integrals and learned about his San Mai.  Great time.

I hope to share some time with you in a learning environment in the future.

Have a great Blade Show

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice
Title: Re: Forged Integral Hunter
Post by: D.Ellis on June 30, 2017, 05:08:00 PM
Always like to see your innovative use of old techniques Lin. Love the knarly stag and overall lines of this one a lot.

Darcy