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Offline kbaknife

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Moose Hunter
« on: August 03, 2011, 01:28:00 PM »
I had a customer in Sweden who wanted a hunter with a full 6 inch blade, and something "unique" for handle material.
The timing was just right. I've had a nice selection of curly maple curing for about three years, and I've always wanted to have some dyed brown during the stabilizing process.
Wow! Was I pleased?!
The dying process took an already fantastic chatoyance, and kicked it up a notch. This stuff literally dances in your hand.
The single most active shimmer in any handle material I have ever used - and I've used a lot.
So, we showcase a W1 hunter with a 6 1/8" blade, stainless take-down fittings, and a stabilized, dyed, curly maple handle.
I'll bet it can handle any moose!

I also thought I would toss in some un-edited photos from the photography process:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2011, 01:39:00 PM »


 
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When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2011, 02:25:00 PM »
Very nice Karl. He should be happy.
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 02:26:00 PM »
Karl, That one is sure pretty, He'll be very happy, the handle really pops and your Hamon is outstanding.Nice job as always.
Dana
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 02:26:00 PM »
Beautiful knife Karl!  The curly maple is special. I like the plunge lines.

Steve
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Offline Toecutter

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2011, 02:46:00 PM »
:thumbsup:
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Offline Margly

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2011, 05:41:00 PM »
What a knife   :clapper:
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Offline Bodork

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2011, 11:17:00 PM »
Man o man!!
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Offline JohnHV

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2011, 11:33:00 PM »
Fantastic!
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2011, 08:34:00 PM »
Looks great Karl. As always, I love the hamon. I will have to learn how to do that. Should be a very happy customer.

Chris
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Offline GWV

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2011, 08:23:00 PM »
Karl, that is nice but your photography is the icing on the cake.
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Offline amar911

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2011, 10:58:00 PM »
Karl, this knife is gorgeous. The curly maple is to die for, and the hamon on the W-1 blade really sets off another of your typically great knives.

I sure like the "Lone Star" knife I got from you. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship and materials!! And the St. Jude knife is unbelievable! I do sort of wonder why you ship them in what appear to be little coffins.    :saywhat:    You, Doug and Lin are so good it hurts. I agree that your photography is excellent too.

Allan
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Offline BrownA5

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2011, 10:24:00 AM »
Beautiful knife.  Excellent workmanship!
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Offline wtpops

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Re: Moose Hunter
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2011, 01:30:00 PM »
Man i never get enough of coming into this fourm and looking around. You guys are artists. Beautiful, Beautiful knife. I cant begin to comprehend the labor and skill involved again Beautiful knife.
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