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Offline srtben

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The Pine Marten
« on: July 23, 2012, 10:43:00 PM »
This a new drop point I just finished up. I am calling this model the "Pine Marten". I was going for an all around woods/edc/hunter type blade and the drop point style just seems to be the most versatile shape. With the handle I just wanted do something a bit different. I went with micarta pins, but I don't have micarta tubes. So I went with a copper accent pin and tube.
The OAL is 7.5", W/ a 3.5" blade of .125" L6.
It will be getting a hand stitched leather sheath.
Let me know what you guys think.

 

 

 

 

 
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2012, 11:30:00 PM »
Ben, that looks like a  good all around knife, i really like the brass pins and tube. Nice Job
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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2012, 12:49:00 AM »
That is altogether just fantastic.  I like the colors chosen, the double row of pins, the pin placement, and overall shape.  Excellent work, Ben!  :)
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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2012, 05:22:00 AM »
I really like that one Ben,
Nice job.
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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2012, 09:15:00 AM »
This may be my favorite of yours, Ben.  Who in the world uses micarta pins?  A thinker, that's who!   :thumbsup:

Did you make those or did you purchase them somewhere?  That's too cool.

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Offline L. Harris

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2012, 03:51:00 PM »
That's really nice!!!!!
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Offline TOEJAMMER

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2012, 04:58:00 PM »
Ditto what  Rusty said.  Excellent!
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Offline buckcrazy825

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2012, 06:41:00 PM »
if it was my knife, it would be my new edc.  i love it, great all around design
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Offline ron w

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2012, 10:14:00 PM »
Excellent......looks like a good companion to me!!
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Offline srtben

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2012, 12:59:00 AM »
Thanks guys, I am working on another one right now.
I just have to figure out what crazy color/pin combo I want to go with.
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Offline amar911

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2012, 01:32:00 AM »
I like it, but your tapered tang would look better on this knife too.

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Offline kansas stik man

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2012, 05:41:00 PM »
nice knife reminds me of an old gerber
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Offline srtben

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2012, 07:45:00 PM »
Thanks Allan.
About tapering the tang, remember it is only .125" thick to begin with. Tapering it where it would be noticeable wouldn't leave much material there.
I am starting to taper the tangs on my thicker knives, and think it is quite visually appealing.
Also I have to take into account the price point I will sell the knife at, tapering the tang takes more time grinding and flattening. Not to mention extra steps when fitting the scales, if done properly.
Just my experience.
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Offline Lamey

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2012, 11:10:00 PM »
thats all a man needs in a hunter!
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Offline WJackson11x

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2012, 09:27:00 PM »
I want one!  Email sent to ya, Ben
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Offline 75diagg

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2012, 01:24:00 PM »
Now thats a working blade design
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Offline Shinken

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Re: The Pine Marten
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2012, 02:22:00 PM »
That is a great design Ben!

Keep up the excellent work!

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