Author Topic: Small stag bowie {Hidden tang #2} Butt cap added. : ) (Read 2309 times)

srtben · « **on:** January 18, 2013, 04:48:00 PM »

Here is my second try at a hidden tang. On this one I used a very nice popcorny piece of stag that I picked up at last years OKCA (Wish I had more!). The blade is Aldos 1095 with a nicely polished hamon. The collar is browned/antiqued mild steel. OAL is 9.5", with a 5" blade (tip to collar).
I just realised I didn't snap a pic of the front of the collar, but it is hammer textured as well.
I tried some different thing on it, and its not perfect, but overall I am pretty pleased with it.
Any and all comments and critiques are welcome! Thanks for looking.

Jack Guard · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2013, 06:18:00 PM »

Ben, that has got to be my favorite knife you have made to date. I love the collar. and the hamon, and the stag handle. Oh heck, i love it all.

I bet that would look sharp in a cross draw chocolate leather sheath.

Bladepeek · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2013, 06:37:00 PM »

I like that subdued brown bolster. Fits so well with the dark stag. Really nice hamon too.

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2013, 07:26:00 PM »

I'd like to see a buttcap on it but it is VERY nice. Super job.

kbaknife · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2013, 07:43:00 PM »

You got a winner there!

Bodork · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2013, 08:13:00 PM »

Golly! That's perfect!!

David Yukon · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2013, 08:31:00 PM »

Great looking knife Ben! Like I wrote some where else, it deserve a nicely tooled leather sheet!! I'm with Jack on the style and color!!

akaboomer · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2013, 08:51:00 PM »

Very attractive knife Ben. I like the direction you went with this one. A buttcap would be a nice feature also.

Chris

Steve Nuckels · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2013, 09:02:00 PM »

Very nice Ben! I like the facets on the spine the collar and the stag!

Your photos are excellent!

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

D.Ellis · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2013, 09:39:00 PM »

I agree with Lin about the butcap, but otherwise that is one sweet looking knife.

I like that collar a lot. Did you use plum brown?
Darcy

D.Ellis · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2013, 09:40:00 PM »

Have to add, you take great photo's too.
Darcy

amar911 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2013, 01:00:00 AM »

That is easily my favorite of any knife you have produced, and I have liked many of them. It's not too late to add a buttcap, is it? I'm sure no one thinks the knife is unattractive without a buttcap; however, you are SO close to attaining a crowning achievement that most of us would love to see you go just that little bit farther. I hope I'm not speaking out of turn, but it's killing me to see just how incredibly close you are to dazzling us.

Allan

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:38:00 AM »

One more thing. That blade grind at top and bottom is very interesting. I like the way it changes the look. Very imaginative. You're head in a very good direction Ben. This is such a nice knife.

Kevin Evans · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2013, 08:58:00 AM »

Very nice finish on that blade!
If you get all the stag you need like that please send some my way LOL

GRAYBEARD · « **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2013, 10:03:00 AM »

That is one handsome knife. It has it all, presented with understatement.

srtben · « **Reply #15 on:** January 19, 2013, 12:46:00 PM »

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback!
And since only about 20 makers that I respect say it needs a butt cap........The butt cap is gluing up right now.
More pics tomorrow. : )

akaboomer · « **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2013, 01:01:00 PM »

There is a magnetism to this knife, I keep coming back to look at it. It all fits so well. The collar flows seamlessly from stag to unique grinds. The execution of all the feature you put on this knife were so well executed.

Ben please don't take the comments about a buttcap dampen your enthusiasm for this knife. It's a very beautiful knife.

Chris

amar911 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2013, 04:19:00 PM »

Ben, I am really excited to hear that you have put a buttcap on the knife. I can hardly wait to see the pictures. I know everyone is going to be amazed, since it is already such an incredible knife. As you can tell from all the feedback, we are all very happy for this wonderful accomplishment of yours. My son is a classically trained oil painter, and I am able to see when he produces a single painting that shows he has reached an entirely new level of skill and artistry. I see that for you in this knife. There will be other advances for you like this in the future, but this knife truly puts you in the big leagues in my books. By the way, you are just about 8 months younger than my son.

Allan

srtben · « **Reply #18 on:** January 19, 2013, 09:23:00 PM »

I really do appreciate all the kind words guys!
Here it is with the butt cap.

Doug Campbell · « **Reply #19 on:** January 19, 2013, 11:22:00 PM »

Mucho better, way to step up and put the finishing touch on that fine knife Ben.

Real nice photography too, thanks for sharing.

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