The latest off the forge

[Doug Campbell]

And probably the last for a while, even though it was 37* this morning summer is here on the Ranch... Forged from a bar of Karl's 1"sq 5160, blade is 10" long and 1 15/16" wide with a not quite sharp clip. Tapered tang integral with fossil Walrus and NS peened pins. She'll be headed for MA soon as I can get the sheath done. Thanks for looking.
   
   
   

[Bladepeek]

That tapered tang adds so much (subtracts so much?).
Really balances a knife out - both visually and physically. And an integral too!

[Track]

I agree with Ron. Tapered tang, integral, fossil walrus. All really worked great.

[D.Ellis]

That's really nice Doug. I like the minimalist integral bolster a lot. Does the walrus on the other side match well? From the photo's I would have guessed it was mammoth. Any tapioca in the middle, or was it slabs off the outside of the tusk? Sorry for all the questions.........can`t help myself, I am too far away to chicken eye and coon finger it   :D  
Darcy    

[tippit]

Doug,
That double integral off the blade and starting the handle is very cool.  Who is it going to in MA...I need to handle that one.  Very Nice!

[Kevin Evans]

Very Nice job fellow!      

[D.Ellis]

Hit the wrong tab  

[Lin Rhea]

Nice chopper Doug. Cant beat properly forged and heat treated 5160.

[Doug Campbell]

Thanks again guys, yes Darcy there is some tapioca in the middle, managed to get it pretty centered even    The off side has a little less "bark" showing do to the natural curve of the tusk but it's pretty good also. I'll try and post a couple more pics when I get a chance.

[Doug Campbell]

Here ya go Darcy
   
   

[D.Ellis]

SA-WEET!    Beautiful piece of walrus.
Thanks for the extra photo's Doug.
Darcy