Author Topic: S guard monster (new pic added!) (Read 1808 times)

srtben · « **on:** March 24, 2013, 03:54:00 PM »

This is probably the last knife I will have time to finish for the upcoming OKCA show.
This is a big boy with a 13" blade and an OAL of about 18.75". The blade is W2 with a polished hamon.
The handle is some gorgeous natural Sambar stag, and the fitting are blued mild steel.
I made a deerskin lined blade sheath, with a custom matching belt stud.
These were the best pics I could take in my little light tent, It wasn't easy to shoot!
Let me know what you guys think.

Kevin Evans · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2013, 04:16:00 PM »

Nice Ben!
That pig sticker will go completly through the Hog. LOL
Glad I didn't have to sand and polish that puppy.

kansas stik man · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2013, 04:30:00 PM »

wow. i like this alot better than your wood handle blades! great job

Steve Nuckels · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2013, 07:25:00 PM »

Very nice!

The length, hamon, guard the stag and the sheath are top notch.

I love everything except the Ricasso that's just me.

Great work!

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

GWV · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2013, 08:43:00 PM »

That is a beautiful package. Really like the stag.

kbaknife · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2013, 09:29:00 PM »

A lot of real estate right there!
Nicely done.

D.Ellis · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2013, 11:44:00 PM »

I like the overall look, the stag, the guard, and the long clip. I am not so fond of the plunge in the flat of the ricasso, mostly because it detracts from the otherwise traditional look. At least, to my eye.
Sheath looks very nice.
Darcy

amar911 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2013, 09:21:00 AM »

I see what Darcy means about the plunge line, but it is basically cosmetic and gives some stylistic variation. You have done a good job of making this piece your own, Ben. Very nice, including the sheath. Your work continues to take on its own life while still maintaining many traditional aspects. You are nipping at the heels of the old-timers now, which is saying a lot. That is a combination of knife and sheath that anyone would be proud to produce.

Allan

srtben · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2013, 01:40:00 AM »

Thanks gentlemen!
I know it is a bit different, but I like to try things I have never seen before. Sometimes it works out awesome, and sometimes I never do it again!

daniel boon · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2013, 07:25:00 AM »

Ben I like it, very nice.

srtben · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:09:00 PM »

Look what I got!

Jack Guard · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2013, 10:51:00 PM »

How did i miss this knife. Thats a beauty. Just my style.

Congrats Ben !!

>>>>>---JG-------------->>>

D.Ellis · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2013, 12:30:00 AM »

Nice work.......that musta felt good.

Darcy

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:42:00 AM »

Congratulations. You did well.

Ric O'Shay · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:42:00 AM »

Ben, that is wonderful! Congratulations.

Ray Hammond · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:49:00 AM »

Great news Ben! Very happy for you

rbcorbitt · « **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:55:00 AM »

Congratulations, Ben! Well deserved!

JMR · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2013, 10:10:00 AM »

Great knife! Congrats on the award!

Steve Nuckels · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2013, 08:45:00 PM »

Ben, I'm not at all surprised!

I am sure this will not be the last time you will be recognized for your fine work.

Congrats!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation

joekeith · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2013, 11:58:00 PM »

Way to go Ben, keep cranking !em out. I love them bowies.

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