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Offline Doug Campbell

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Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« on: January 20, 2013, 01:46:00 PM »
Just finished and it'll probably be going to the AR Show next month. 5 1/8" Damascus blade, just shy of sharp clip, SS/Damascus hardware and some nice walnut burl for the handle. Turned the little balls on my mill then tig welded them onto the 303 stainless guard. Sure wish I had a lathe  ;)

Hope you like it.
   
   

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Offline 4est trekker

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 02:09:00 PM »
That's incredibly handsome, to say the least.  It's got a robust, yet elegant design to it.  Very nice all the way around!    :thumbsup:
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Offline 2treks

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2013, 02:12:00 PM »
Doug, That is a great looking knife.
I really like it.

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Offline Jedimaster

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2013, 02:21:00 PM »
The whole thing is very nice but the guard just sets it apart. Makes me want to saddle a pony & hit the trail. Awesome knife!
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2013, 03:32:00 PM »
That's a classy little beast.  :thumbsup:  
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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2013, 03:51:00 PM »
Killer knife. Killer.
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.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2013, 04:04:00 PM »
Boy that's nice! Maybe I'll get to see it before it walks away from your table.
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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2013, 04:36:00 PM »
Very nice Doug!!! I hope I get to see it at the show. I have to work that Saturday until noon but I will be there as soon as I can. I like the profile and the slim handle. A real beauty.

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Offline Pete Crowl

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2013, 07:25:00 PM »
Really nice, I like it!
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Offline srtben

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2013, 07:57:00 PM »
That's a looker Doug, nice work!
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2013, 08:55:00 PM »
I like it alot!  Especially the slender handle and guard.

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2013, 09:43:00 PM »
Rally good looking functional blade.
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Offline Lamey

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2013, 09:56:00 PM »
thats some slick work right there!!

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2013, 10:04:00 PM »
I sure do like that knife, Doug. It's classic but has enough of a different look to really set it apart. As pretty as it is, the knife is one that can do it all. And I know how sweet your knives are!

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Offline manitou1

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2013, 10:41:00 PM »
That sure looks great Doug.  Good size too.
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Offline Shinken

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2013, 10:54:00 PM »
That's a nice design Doug!

I hope it does well at the show!

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Offline Bodork

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2013, 11:06:00 PM »
What a beautiful knife!!

Offline David Yukon

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2013, 01:38:00 AM »
Hope we like it he says.... How can't we!! Man there is a lot of real talented knife maker on here!! I'm really jealous!!
cheers

Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #18 on: January 21, 2013, 08:53:00 AM »
Thanks guys, really appreciate the comments.    :wavey:
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Offline Danny Rowan

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Re: Guess I'll call it a Cowboy Hunter...
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2013, 05:27:00 PM »
:bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:  Thanks a bunch Doug!
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