Stag Hunter "Raw"

[kbaknife]

I sorta kinda thought I'd make this knife for myself, since I haven't done so in over four years now.
I've had this full stag tine laying in a drawer for nearly 10 years and figured I'd put 'er to use.
This is a take-down stag hunter.
W1 with a nice hamon.
I wanted to make it 'nice', but rather, almost unfinished? Not sure if that's the right word.
But, regardless, the fittings are machine finished. And I know that might not seem all that difficult at first glance, but try doing that on multi-faceted surfaces and pull it off so it looks good!
The only part of the stag I touched was where the figure stood a little proud of the butt cap and guard.
The knife is assembled inside by what I call my "bridge and bolt" assembly.
Just friggin' rock solid.
Then the butt cap is screwed to the "bridge and bolt". (Pinned to the handle - of course.)
The spine is crested.
Unetched blade.
Since I thought I might keep this one for myself - I reverse-stamped the blade.
Enjoy the day.

 

 

[Danny Rowan]

One of these days I have to get you to make me a damascus hunter with a stag handle, that stag is beautiful.

[DANA HOLMAN]

That's really nice Karl, the stag had the right curve, and the blade fits the handle great. I would proud to carry it
Dana

[buckcrazy825]

thats a great looking knife. i like the curves and how the handle matches up with the blade

[akaboomer]

Very well done Karl. I like it.

Chris

[Lin Rhea]

That's another pretty one Karl.

[Izzy]

I know a feller from the Bronx who would love that!!! I like it too.

[Ric O'Shay]

Beautiful Karl, simply beautiful.

[Bill Turner]

That is a knife to be proud of. Job well done.

[GWV]

Simply beautful Karl!