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Offline jonathan creason

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Drop point hunter
« on: February 18, 2013, 10:23:00 AM »
This one is made out of 1084 steel, edge quenched.  It's 9.25" OAL, with 4.5" of sharp.  The scales are walnut, with copper pins.  I'd love any critiques or criticisms before I finish it out.

 

Offline kansas stik man

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2013, 04:44:00 PM »
looks good and would made a great bush crafter blade. a tung oil finish would look nice on that walnut.  and what kind of blade thickness did you end up with?  a stock reduction or forged blade?
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2013, 10:53:00 AM »
Thanks JD.  This one is stock reduction from 3/16" stock.

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2013, 12:11:00 PM »
I like the temper line and would second the tung oil idea. It'll really bring that walnut to life. Do you have enough thickness in the handle to sand out the splintered hole flush? If not, some wood filler sanded back to flush before the tung oil would be good.
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2013, 09:15:00 AM »
I tried to get under the chip out, but unfortunately I couldn't get it completely gone without making the handle too thin.  To make it worse I tinted my epoxy so they show up even better.  Oh well, just one of those "live and learn" sort of deals.

Finally finished.  The sheath is deer rawhide over veggie tanned leather, with some buckskin and snakeskin added for fun.

 

Offline Bladepeek

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2013, 06:26:00 PM »
Nice set!
60" Bear Super K LH 40#@28
69" Matt Meacham LH 42@28
66" Swift Wing LH 35@28
54" Java Man Elk Heart LH 43@28
62"/58" RER LXR LH 44/40@28

Offline Ed Frye

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 09:17:00 PM »
Nice work. Only critique I could give is "It in wrong hand look better in mine"    :bigsmyl:
Thanks and keep promoting the great sport of bow hunting to our youth and friends.
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2013, 08:36:00 AM »
Thanks guys.

Offline jeff mccray

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2013, 03:33:00 PM »
You Rock!  I love it, I'm a big fan of 1084
God Give Me The Strength to Better Do Thy Will!

Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2013, 08:11:00 PM »
Very nice finished package!  Sheath looks very cool!

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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: Drop point hunter
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2013, 10:20:00 AM »
Much appreciated, guys!

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