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Offline sticshooter

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RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« on: August 10, 2010, 06:19:00 PM »
Just finished this one up. I choose Claro walnut for the handle and rasp bolsters. The bolster has  mosaic pin and also the scales have 14 brass pins. Spacers are Black fiber & brass & red fiber.Blade has file work on spine and is 8" oal is 13".thanks<><
   
 
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Offline skullworks

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2010, 06:34:00 PM »
That is beautiful!!!!!!
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2010, 06:53:00 PM »
Very, Very nice Stic
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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2010, 07:47:00 PM »
nice.... nice combination of fittings...

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2010, 07:57:00 PM »
That's great looking Frank!

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2010, 08:47:00 PM »
Stic from over here it's gets better everytime You post!
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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2010, 08:51:00 PM »
That is a *fabulous* lookin' tool Frank!

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2010, 09:42:00 PM »
Outstanding Frank !

   :notworthy:    :notworthy:  Love it Love it Love it!
I reckon so

Offline sticshooter

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2010, 10:28:00 PM »
Thanks Guys. Yeah i really like this one. Was hard to decide which wood to use. But I am happy with the walnut.<><
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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2010, 12:59:00 PM »
Stic,

I love those big knives.  This one looks like a real workhorse!
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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2010, 09:22:00 PM »
That a beauty.  Good tool when you run out of ammo.
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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2010, 06:44:00 PM »
Really nice!!! I like all the detail and the way you left the teeth from the narrow edge of the file.   :thumbsup:
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Offline BrownA5

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2010, 09:11:00 AM »
That is beautiful workmanship!

Offline Track

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2010, 06:20:00 PM »
Like those rasp bolsters.

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2010, 10:37:00 PM »
VERY cool looking knife, Frank. I really like your choice of wood. You did good!

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2010, 12:48:00 PM »
Great job Frank! I really like those rasp bolsters. Walnut makes a beautifull handle, especialy as it ages with use.

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Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2010, 09:26:00 PM »
Thanks Guys., Got another in thne works with a liitle more pin work<><
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