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Offline kbaknife

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Some San Mai action
« on: January 26, 2013, 08:31:00 PM »
I haven't posted anything in just about forever. I've got three knives out at Scott Teaschner's for sheaths and don't have finished photography - yet.
Here's one I'll probably also get some pro-photos on, but at least I can participate a little around here.
This is a 1095 and 420 stainless San Mai deal I just worked up for the Arkansas show.
It will   NOT  become available until the first day of the show.
I've used 416 for a lot of my San Mai knives, but this 420 is so much cleaner and etches nicer, as well as shows the transition zones so much better.
Anyway, she'll be coming along to Little Rock.

 
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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 Lamey

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »
Love it, and one of the better looking laminates ive seen, reall clean.
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Offline BDann

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2013, 08:55:00 PM »
Wow!! Beautiful knife!   :clapper:
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2013, 08:59:00 PM »
Here's what's going on in there:

 
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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 akaboomer

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2013, 09:11:00 PM »
Very nice Karl! I can't wait to see that one!!! Looking forward to meeting you and your special guest.

Chris
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2013, 11:59:00 PM »
that's a very eye catching blade......I like the hot blued guard too.
Darcy
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2013, 02:26:00 AM »
Oh yea, looking forward to seeing that one.
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Offline daniel boon

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2013, 12:27:00 PM »
Very nice Karl  :thumbsup:
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Offline srtben

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2013, 12:32:00 PM »
I like everything about this one Karl!
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Offline 2treks

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2013, 09:32:00 PM »
That is some SWEET action there Karl. I like that.
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Offline Pete Crowl

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2013, 09:34:00 PM »
That is a dandy!
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Offline Shinken

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2013, 10:30:00 PM »
Incredible knife Karl!

Most-excellent work indeed!

Good luck at the show!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2013, 10:32:00 PM »
Thats getting really close to perfect.
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2013, 01:53:00 PM »
The word "perfect" and anything to do with me rarely collide in the same sentence, and when they do, it's usually in a negative connotation.
But I appreciate the sentiment.


 
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Thats getting really close to perfect.
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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 Lin Rhea

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2013, 02:00:00 PM »
Nice combination of materials Karl. That one should go fast.
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Offline wissler

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2013, 06:39:00 PM »
That is a beauty!
Is that Ironwood burl?
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2013, 07:54:00 PM »
The word "perfect" and anything to do with me rarely collide in the same sentence, and when they do, it's usually in a negative connotation.
But I appreciate the sentiment.

I don't know about all that above .
Lets try this "I like the knife"!  :thumbsup:
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Offline ModernViking11

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2013, 09:04:00 PM »
that is a gorgeous blade, I'm gonna have to start saving for one of these
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2013, 09:06:00 PM »
Yep.

 
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That is a beauty!
Is that Ironwood burl?
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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 kbaknife

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Re: Some San Mai action
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2013, 09:08:00 PM »
Got it.
Thank you.


 
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Lets try this "I like the knife"!   :thumbsup:  
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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
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