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Offline kbaknife

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Andersen Forge Hunter
« on: November 13, 2021, 09:17:27 AM »
Here is one I just made for a long time Trad Gang follower and she's headed to Texas.
I forged the blade from a 1 1/8" round bar of W1 and clay processed it for a hamon.
The handle is what I refer to as "utility grade" Desert Ironwood.
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.
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Online Pine

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Re: Andersen Forge Hunter
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2021, 11:29:54 AM »
That one is easy to look at.  :thumbsup:
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Offline Gdpolk

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Re: Andersen Forge Hunter
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2021, 08:05:13 PM »
Even plain ole boring ironwood is always a looker.  Its easily one of my favorite handle materials.
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Re: Andersen Forge Hunter
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2021, 03:05:13 AM »
Even utility grade ironwood is beautiful. I love that stuff.
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Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: Andersen Forge Hunter
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2021, 12:42:58 PM »
I would be proud to carry that knife afield.
Sam

Offline Bill Turner

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Re: Andersen Forge Hunter
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2021, 02:38:40 PM »
Simply beautiful. Never get tired of looking at Karl's work. This Texan wishes this beauty was heading his way.

Offline ron w

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Re: Andersen Forge Hunter
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2021, 08:58:12 PM »
 Very well done :thumbsup:
« Last Edit: December 22, 2021, 09:09:24 PM by ron w »
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Re: Andersen Forge Hunter
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2021, 05:03:07 AM »
I like it.
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