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Offline Doug Campbell

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Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« on: February 07, 2015, 10:11:00 AM »
Two more I finished yesterday, ready for the trip to AR.

This first one is a 4" clay quenched W2 blade and Stabilized Koa handle.
     

Second is 1095 that gave up a pretty good Hamon for once. A 3 1/2" blade with rounded spine and riccaso, a nice little piece of stag with a wrought/bronze cap, and I peened the end of the tang.
   
   
   

Thanks for looking
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Offline gudspelr

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2015, 10:55:00 AM »
I'm having trouble deciding which I like better. That Koa looks fantastic, but I'm loving the rounded 1095 spine/maker's mark, and the peened butt cap. Bet they both feel nice in the hand.

I have a piece of nice Koa I got from Craig a couple years ago up at Steve's, but haven't been able to bring myself to use it. I have a problem parting with nicely figured wood... I'm also considering getting it stabilized. Do you greatly prefer using it after stabilization?

Looking forward to hearing how Arkansas goes.


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Offline chinook907

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2015, 01:59:00 PM »
I sure like the stag one especially. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2015, 02:15:00 PM »
Boy howdy, love that stag piece, what a beaut.
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2015, 02:43:00 PM »
Nice job on that stag.
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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2015, 03:59:00 PM »
OOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo...........

That first one with stabilized Koa just hits the spot for me!  I like the stripes....

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Most-excellent work on all of them Doug!

Keep the wind in your face!

Ground squirrels and shed antlers comin' to your area soon!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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Offline bjansen

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2015, 05:25:00 PM »
The stag knife is the ticket. Great job Doug.
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Offline Bladepeek

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2015, 06:32:00 PM »
Isn't that just a bit of an oxymoron "a simple integral"?

Two very nice knives.
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2015, 10:40:00 PM »
The stag one is a beauty. I like the peened cap with the heart a lot. Nothing wrong with the other one either.   :thumbsup:  
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Offline KSCATTRAPR

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2015, 10:42:00 PM »
Both knives are exceptional. Love the stag knife, great work!
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2015, 08:33:00 AM »
Great looking Doug    Have a good show
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Offline arrowflipper

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2015, 10:39:00 AM »
OH man both of those are dandys,Doug your work is always outstanding!
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2015, 04:34:00 PM »
Really appreciate the feed back guys.    :shaka:
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2015, 05:12:00 PM »
Great knives Doug. I like everything you've put out here but these are my favs.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2015, 08:52:00 PM »
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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2015, 01:33:00 PM »
Beautiful work as always Doug!!
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Offline srtben

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Re: Couple a simple Integral Hunters
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2015, 04:54:00 PM »
Love the stag one!
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