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Offline Roughcountry

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Small hunter
« on: September 27, 2012, 11:26:00 PM »
I made this little blade to carry on the shoulder strap of my hunting pack this winter. I wanted something I could get a little faster if I need to cut something loose in a hurry off the sled. It takes a little time to get the folders under winter clothing.
I just got it done and a neibour talked me outta it to wittle on calves ears and make steer calves.
I made a horseman's sheath to go with it and started looking for more elk horn to start a new one.
The steel is O1
 
 

Offline amar911

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2012, 12:07:00 AM »
Robin,

I love the knife, and the sheath. No wonder someone was immediately talking you out of them! That is a beautiful pair. What are the dimensions?

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2012, 12:11:00 AM »
I like that a bunch, great leatherwork as well.
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Offline Sharpend60

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2012, 12:59:00 AM »
Exceptional work.

Offline Roughcountry

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2012, 01:18:00 AM »
Thanks guys.

I never measured it Allan, I'm guessing around 8" overall. The round at the back fit perfectly in my palm and came right to the end of the new owners palm. I removed a lot of meatal under the scales to help it balance.

Offline 2treks

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2012, 05:44:00 AM »
That is nice Robin, love the sheath and the little paw print.

What kind of sled you talking? Dog or sno-cat?

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2012, 07:27:00 AM »
Geez Robin,
Now a master of leather & steel.  Nice job!
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2012, 08:00:00 AM »
Great job Robin,looks about the right size.  :thumbsup:  

Probably need ladle hole ,with strap around your hand though so they won't kick it out of your hand.   ;)  
That outfit,especially leather work is way to fancy to use around the farm.    :biglaugh:

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2012, 08:33:00 AM »
That's a sweet one. I have a reprint of the book you used for background.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2012, 09:09:00 AM »
I really like the whole thing. It shows an experienced eye. It's no wonder you cant keep them.
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Offline Roughcountry

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2012, 10:21:00 AM »
Thanks again guys, wished I had more time to build a few knives. I've got a little forge now and find the hammer relaxing.

Tracks, I spend the winters in the mountains with a pack of hounds. When the snow gets deep I pull them in a trailer behind a skidoo or a tracked atv.

Charles, I have a whole collection of those vintage books on the same subject. Those oldtimers had things figured out.

Offline 2treks

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2012, 07:45:00 PM »
Cool Stuff Robin.
When I lived in The U.P we ran sled dogs,some races and trapping.
When we lived in Montana it was hounds and cats.
Always had the knife handy for sure. I never had me one like that though.
Love the book as well, I have lots of the old reads on hounds. Good stuff.

Great looking rig you made. Thanks.

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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2012, 08:42:00 PM »
Oh Yea, great knife and leather!  This combo really appeals to me!

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2012, 10:09:00 AM »
Nice work!!
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Offline Roughcountry

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Re: Small hunter
« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2012, 10:56:00 AM »
The nice comments mean a lot, I must be on the right track.
This blade is what I find the most usefull in my work during the winters. The finger notch is mostly for security in the sheath. It gives two flares to wet form the leather over and double the holding power of the leather. I like to hear a little pop from the leather when you slide a blade in. That way you know your blades still there after you end up head down after sliding off a slick sidehill, and yet it's still easy to the hand when you need it.

Tracks, I envy you and your sled dog experience. Gotta be a kick to be runnin with the dogs.
I use a few traps in the winter when those good spots scream to be set.

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