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Offline kbaknife

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Hunting/Survival knife
« on: October 15, 2009, 05:43:00 PM »
I hope whomever winds up with this has some fun with it.
I forged this out of some heavy stock 1095 in the "Brut de Forge" style.
The blade has a nicely forged in distal taper, as well as the full tang handle giving it a nice centered weight.
The blade was hardened with the clay process for a groovy little hamon.
Now, than handle was firstly wrapped with flat, black cord. "Tack-welded" here and there with epoxy to keep it in place.
This was then cord wrapped with 550 Paracord that is called "Desert Sand".
No protective coating is used.
It grips very nicely.
And, there's about 20 feet of paracord for emergency use.
When the material gets boring, blood stained from fighting off hords of wild hogs, or simply dirty, un-wrap and create your own new and unique handle design!
Will get a pouch sheath with a concho.
 
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When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
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I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2009, 05:49:00 PM »
Now ya made one i like Karl kinda rustic looking:readit:. But I should say all your knives are great:thumbsup:. But this one and the other ya did like it are more to my taste.   :saywhat:    :bigsmyl:  <><
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2009, 06:16:00 PM »
How about sheep horn scales?!??
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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 DoubleLung

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2009, 07:12:00 PM »
I really like this!

I need to read up on the terminology though  :)
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2009, 08:19:00 AM »
Very nice Karl
dana   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 09:10:00 AM »
Karl, your knives never cease to amaze me.  Someday I will have the money to quit drewling over them and actually own one!!   :thumbsup:
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Offline Danny Rowan

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2009, 03:57:00 PM »
Trust me, pics of Karl's knives may be good but in person they are truly works of art, I know ,I own three of his knives, a small ebony handled bowie  made with the very first damascus he forged(405 layers of 1084 and 15N20),A large crotch walnut handled bowie using his damascus(same configuration as above) and another large ebony handled bowie that is forged from  1" square 5160 stock. All are wonderful knives and the centerstone of my collection of fine cutlery that includes several Doug Campbell creations(three damascus and a high carbon) as well as a couple from a well known maker from downunder and a John Sevey creation that has pre ban ivory scales with scrim ,along with a few more.

Danny
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2009, 08:35:00 PM »
Looking real good Karl!
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2009, 09:13:00 PM »
Love it!
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Offline Jake Rhea

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2009, 08:02:00 PM »
I realy like this one.
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2009, 09:42:00 PM »
Pretty Cool!!!  :thumbsup:
Wonder how it would lok in 408 layers of Damascus with Sheep horn scales?????   ;)
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Offline Lamey

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Re: Hunting/Survival knife
« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2009, 10:46:00 PM »
looks good Karl,  I like the forged "finger" choil.
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