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Offline kbaknife

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What's Karl thinkin'??
« on: October 10, 2009, 05:47:00 PM »
Just having some fun and tryin' new stuff.
I have always had an interest in being able to create as many varied types of knives and styles as I can.
This has yet to get the marine epoxy finish, but the day is almost done and I had some time.
The blade was forged down from 1" thick  5160 stock, done in the "Brut de Forge" method and cord wrapped over Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.
Will get a cross draw sheath with a groovy little concho.
It'll be on my table at the Ohio Classic in 2 weeks.
Now, don't make fun of me.
 
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When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2009, 09:47:00 PM »
That's a beauty Karl.

Where is the Ohio Classic?
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2009, 10:03:00 PM »
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Originally posted by 4runr:
That's a beauty Karl.

Where is the Ohio Classic?
74 miles from you:
 http://www.ohioknifeshow.com/
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2009, 07:18:00 AM »
Thanks for the link. Will definately put the Saturday show on my calender.
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Offline tomh

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2009, 11:39:00 AM »
Nice Karl, is that flat or hollow ground? Hard to tell on my computer.
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2009, 12:22:00 PM »
It's about 90% flat grind, and then I finish it off with a convex configuration.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline Lamey

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2009, 01:04:00 PM »
hi Karl,  cute little knife indeed!  there are quicker, easier and in my view better ways to lock/seal that handle in than epoxy ;-)
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2009, 02:28:00 PM »
Then why are you keeping it a secret?
There's no secrets around here, Matt.
(This ain't one of them uppity knife forums)

And, it's just great to see you here.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline OconeeDan

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2009, 08:31:00 AM »
Cool Karl.  But I thought the paracord should be left dry, so you can change it when it gets nasty, or if you want a different color?
Dan
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Offline TheBigRedArcher

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2009, 10:55:00 AM »
I don't know what Karl is thinking, but I like it!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2009, 12:15:00 PM »
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Originally posted by OconeeDan:
Cool Karl.  But I thought the paracord should be left dry, so you can change it when it gets nasty, or if you want a different color?
Dan
Dan, I guess there are no set rules here.
One might also leave it un-treated so as to be able to have about 8 feet or para-cord for an emergency.
In this case, I DID want to protect the snake skin, so I soaked the entire thing.
I've got a buddy who seals his cord warp as well, and when it gets dirty he sprays it off with WD-40!
Who knows.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline TxMoon

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2009, 02:48:00 PM »
I really like the shape of this one Karl.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2009, 08:50:00 PM »
Wow Karl, you are really expanding your style!  I like it!

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