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Offline kbaknife

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Twisted Stag
« on: May 16, 2011, 12:02:00 PM »
One for the upcoming Blade Show in Atlanta:

A high layer Twist blade in a fixed assembly with crushed Ws fittings and a stag handle.
Everything hot-blued.
"Bolted" together internally.
This offered a couple challenges for me. Some folks may not like it much as it weighs about 11 pounds!
 
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When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2011, 12:48:00 PM »
Beautiful Karl   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline dcmeckel

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2011, 02:02:00 PM »
11 pounds!!?? Just how long IS that knife?

Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2011, 02:50:00 PM »
Very Nice, that pattern is sweet,
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2011, 02:54:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by dcmeckel:
11 pounds!!?? Just how long IS that knife?
That was a joke.
Just that with the stag, the internal steel parts, butt cap and epoxy, she's a handful.
When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2011, 03:04:00 PM »
You did great job matching that stag to the knife Karl. The filing around the butt cap is a nice touch.
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Offline 2treks

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2011, 05:14:00 PM »
I like that one a good bit. Very nice Karl.
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Offline skullworks

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2011, 05:56:00 PM »
Wowzer!!!!!!!!
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
Wowzer Indeed!

I do like that!

Have a great time at the show!

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Offline oldpaths

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2011, 06:31:00 PM »
Very nice!!!!
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Offline amar911

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2011, 06:36:00 PM »
Sure looks good to me. You did a great job of making the transition between the blade and the guard look seamless, even with the Damascus pattern.

I like to keep my knives below 10 pounds though.   :D  

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Offline akaboomer

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2011, 07:25:00 PM »
She is a beauty!!!  I love your damascus. Homerun for sure.

Chris

Offline GWV

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2011, 07:49:00 PM »
Beautiful work!

Offline L. Harris

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2011, 09:25:00 PM »
Gorgeous knife!!!
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Offline SveinD

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2011, 07:11:00 AM »
Wicked lines! Man, that is nice!
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Offline Idahomike251

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2011, 11:06:00 AM »
Heavy, or not, I love it!

Offline Shinken

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2011, 11:00:00 PM »
DANG that one is *nice*!

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Offline MTArrowLauncher

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2011, 12:04:00 AM »
As usual, awesome work
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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2011, 09:13:00 AM »
WOW!  What a masterwork!    :clapper:
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Twisted Stag
« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2011, 09:09:00 AM »
nice one, Karl!
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