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Offline srtben

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Dark drop point
« on: September 14, 2013, 08:42:00 PM »
It has been a while since I made any hunters, and I figured now is the season so..
This one has a dark antiqued blade (there is a hamon hiding in there too) and some of my stabilized curly Bastogne walnut. Pictures don't do this wood justice! It has a tapered tang and is balanced quite nicely. I made a heavy duty hand stitched leather sheath for it as well.
The steel is 1095.

Thanks for looking!

   

   

   

   
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2013, 08:57:00 PM »
WOW, a fantastic looking hunter!  I'd say the perfect size.  I love those pins!

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2013, 09:34:00 PM »
Very nice.  What are the dimensions and what are the pins made of?  I really like that finish on the blade.  Keep em comin.

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2013, 09:34:00 PM »
Hey Ben ,   What is the blade length , cost , etc ?\\

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Offline srtben

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2013, 10:01:00 PM »
Thanks guys.
The OAL is 8 5/8", with a 4" blade. The pins are carbon fiber.
Scott, this one sold about 5 mins ago.  :)

I do have a slightly bigger one I need to finish up though.
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Offline ron w

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2013, 10:59:00 AM »
Just beautiful........
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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2013, 06:59:00 PM »
Boy, there isn't a think I would change about that knife.  I'd be proud to hang that one from my belt.  GREAT job as usual!  :)
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Offline Bodork

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2013, 06:39:00 PM »
Very nice! The finish on the blade is cool!
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Offline srtben

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2013, 08:02:00 PM »
Thanks friends!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2013, 09:29:00 AM »
Ben, could you give us a little info on your blade exterior?
Is it just a stain/oxide of the surface or an actual coating?
I do like the appearance of it.
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Offline 2treks

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2013, 09:57:00 AM »
Now that's a Knife Mate!
Love that style.
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Offline Flying Dutchman

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2013, 10:12:00 AM »
I would say that is pretty close to perfect! Is it flat grind? Do you work with others steels too, like A2?
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Offline srtben

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2013, 11:57:00 PM »
Thanks guys!

Karl, it is just media blasted and then cold blued.
You could probably do the same with your hot blue setup.

If I had the space, I would probably setup to parkerize blades.
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2013, 12:14:00 AM »
Very nice Ben. I like it.

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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2013, 08:25:00 PM »
Very nice design. Very nice.
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Offline GWV

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Re: Dark drop point
« Reply #15 on: September 22, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »
That is nice!
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