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Offline kbaknife

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W2 and Spalted Maple
« on: March 31, 2009, 05:32:00 PM »
I just love using this end-grain spalted maple!
Once it is stabilized it just turns into a solid piece of plastic.
The mild steel take-down fittings were hot blued and the W2 blade was clayed for a nice hamon.
(Will be on my table in Atlanta)
8 1/8" blade and 13 1/4" overall.
 
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 Lewis Brookshire III

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2009, 06:10:00 PM »
WOW!!!! That Spalted Maple is Beautiful!!
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."
- Jim Elliot: Missionary/Martyr.

Offline Lewis Brookshire III

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2009, 06:11:00 PM »
When is the Blade show in Atlanta??
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."
- Jim Elliot: Missionary/Martyr.

Offline kbaknife

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2009, 06:14:00 PM »
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 tippit

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2009, 08:06:00 PM »
Karl, That is a beauty.  With spalted wood there is always something different to see each time you pick it up.  tippit
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Offline prarieboy

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2009, 08:07:00 PM »
Somebodys gonna leave Atlanta grinnin!!!
Look up!It's ALL above us.

Offline OconeeDan

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2009, 08:27:00 PM »
Karl, that is AWESOME.  I think it may be one of my favorites of yours.
Dan

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2009, 09:13:00 PM »
Beautiful!!!

Love it Karl. Lin
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2009, 09:20:00 PM »
That is truly Beautiful  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Offline TxMoon

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2009, 11:15:00 PM »
That is a beauty Karl
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2009, 12:02:00 AM »
Wow!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Life is wonderful in Montana!!
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Offline skullworks

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2009, 06:57:00 AM »
Saweeeetttt! Great job Karl!
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2009, 08:19:00 AM »
Karl
that one is very nice,
very good job, as always
dana   :notworthy:
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Simply say,

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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: W2 and Spalted Maple
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2009, 11:55:00 PM »
Karl I really like EVERYTHING about that one! Just grand, friend.

Wow.
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