Small hunter

[Roughcountry]

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
 
 

[amar911]

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?

Allan

[D.Ellis]

I like that a bunch, great leatherwork as well.
Darcy  

[Sharpend60]

Exceptional work.

[Roughcountry]

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.

[2treks]

That is nice Robin, love the sheath and the little paw print.

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

CTT

[tippit]

Geez Robin,
Now a master of leather & steel.  Nice job!

[Kevin Evans]

Great job Robin,looks about the right size.    

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.    

[snakewood3]

That's a sweet one. I have a reprint of the book you used for background.

[Lin Rhea]

I really like the whole thing. It shows an experienced eye. It's no wonder you cant keep them.

[Roughcountry]

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.

[2treks]

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.

CTT

[Steve Nuckels]

Oh Yea, great knife and leather!  This combo really appeals to me!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation

[oldpaths]

Nice work!!

[Roughcountry]

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.