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Offline kbaknife

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"Wandering Vine" Hunter
« on: January 11, 2009, 07:23:00 PM »
A rather simple forged, 5160 Andersen Forge Hunter, but the customer wanted me to "get creative" with it!
So, he gave me the opportunity to hone my wire inlay "skills"!
I call this inlay theme "Wandering Vine".
When I sat next to Lin Rhea last year at the Blade Show, I got so enthralled in his wire inlay, I just had to start doing it.
The last two issues of blade Magazine had a two-part tutorial by Joe Keeslar on wire inlay, and that's what got me kicked into gear.
Thanks for the inspiration, Lin!
Thanks for letting me share!
 
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When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2009, 07:52:00 PM »
Karl, I smiled when I saw it. That is so good.

It adds so much to the knife!   :clapper:  

I like to see a knifemaker really stretching and going for a very intimidating embellishment. That takes guts and you pulled it off in grand fashion. I'd like to hear more. Congratulations!
                                       Lin
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2009, 07:56:00 PM »
Karl
Is that the first in-lay youv'e done on a knife??  :thumbsup:
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2009, 07:57:00 PM »
I just feel like I'm all "thumbs" when I'm doing it!
I did what Keeslar said to do, and made myself the "Bowling Ball Vise" which makes it all possible!!
That thing is cool.
Those wire "lines" go 'round and 'round the handle, and you can't just go incirles, so you need the work piece to go around!
I'm going to take some pictures tomorrow of my set-up.
I've actually been working on doing this since I saw your stuff last year.
Just finally got it all together.
You really do need to set aside a spot that is just for inlay!
Anyway, I'm not comfortable doing it yet, but I can see it'll get easier.
Thanks for inspiring us all, Lin.
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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 kbaknife

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2009, 07:58:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Rooster1:
Karl
Is that the first in-lay youv'e done on a knife??     :thumbsup:    
First knife, but I did a hatchet a few weeks ago.
This makes my second "attempt".
It's all in the tools! (Which you've got to make)
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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 Kevin Evans

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2009, 08:04:00 PM »
Guess pends it your first one it will be worth a lot of money someday!!!  :goldtooth:
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2009, 08:45:00 PM »
:thumbsup:  <><
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Offline SKYLER W

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2009, 09:07:00 PM »
Beautiful!!!!!!!!
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2009, 09:24:00 PM »
wow, Karl! I've got plans for that as well...but have to get my forge and H/T oven done first.

Very nice. I look forward to seeing more of that first hand at Blade I hope.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2009, 09:27:00 PM »
Wow very Nice!  I just finished my first one but the wire work and knife is not close to that!
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Offline Toecutter

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2009, 10:32:00 PM »
Man you guys sure take out all the stops!! Awesome!!

Nathan
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Offline Bodork

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2009, 11:09:00 PM »
Real nice, Karl. What kind of wood is that?
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2009, 11:57:00 PM »
WOW!!!!
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2009, 12:02:00 AM »
Now that's cool, looking forward to the follow-up.
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Offline Pig Sticker

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2009, 01:08:00 AM »
wonderful work from a true crafstman!
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Offline robtattoo

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #15 on: January 12, 2009, 04:27:00 AM »
Very Groovy!

Fine craftsmanship Karl  :D
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2009, 05:05:00 AM »
Awesome, Karl!!!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2009, 06:44:00 AM »
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Real nice, Karl. What kind of wood is that?
That is curly hard maple that I got from a gun stock maker.
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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 skullworks

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2009, 06:56:00 AM »
Awesome, awesome...AWESOME! Super work Karl!
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Offline chiger

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Re: "Wandering Vine" Hunter
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2009, 03:09:00 PM »
You ARE the man Mr. Anderson!  Looks like the practice on that hawk paid off in spades.

You know how much I like your work.  I've told you often enough.  But you've hit a new high man.  You have an impeccable sense of style.  Even this embellishment is as simple, understated, and elegant as the rest of your knives.  Just pure class!

Absolutely beautiful.  

Take this for what it's worth, but it is from someone who's been making knives for 30+ years.  You're work is quickly surpassing the wood be Master Smiths that would be administering your Master Smith test.  

Any wannabe makers out there that want a role model...Karl's the guy!  His work is proof that fancy designs and exotic materials are NOT what makes a great knife maker!
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