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Offline kbaknife

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White Iron Hunter II
« on: December 23, 2014, 12:20:00 PM »
I just recently re-visited a knife design that I have not made since '08.
I named that design the "White Iron Hunter" after a particular lake in the Boundary Waters Wilderness.
This is a slight variation on that one, so to stay true to the original, I named this one the  White Iron Hunter II.
This blade is a clay processed W1 with a stainless guard and a stabilized Franquette Walnut handle.
I only acquired a limited amount of Franquette Walnut about 5 years ago. And I don't have a large amount left. It has a truly unique quality to it, unlike any other Walnut. It has dark and black striations that are very striking.
I often refer to it as almost having a velvet quality.
So, for your viewing pleasure:

 


 

 


 


 


 
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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 Ray Hammond

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2014, 03:00:00 PM »
really sweet, Karl....I bet that feels great in the hand sir.
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Offline Bodork

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2014, 07:13:00 PM »
Every time I see your knives I am just in awe!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2014, 09:55:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Bodork:
Every time I see your knives I am just in awe!
Nobody is more amazed than me.
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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: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2014, 09:56:00 PM »
I got to looking at that first photo and it almost looks like there is a gap at the guard - but it's where the edge of the hamon is and then reflection on the guard face.
A bit misleading.

 
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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: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2014, 07:00:00 AM »
I like everything about this one Karl.   :campfire:
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Offline Roughcountry

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2014, 10:09:00 AM »
I really like that one. The way you shaped the guard is really cool.
I have a little bit of walnut that has those colors from a stump that had lightning damage.
When I loaded the stump on a flat bed trailer I had to trim 1 1/2 feet off to get down to a 8ft legal lode. Down to just a few pieces now.
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Offline Fallguy

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2014, 11:57:00 AM »
Another Home Run Karl, your knives not only have a simple eye appeal.  They also have a design that begs to be used. Merry Christmas
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2014, 09:38:00 PM »
Oh I like this one too!

Has some Fowler influence!

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Offline Bodork

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2014, 09:44:00 AM »
Karl, I've seen so many of your knives that I know it's pointless wasting time looking for defects such as a gap at the guard! You simply don't let such things slip by! I just envy the skill and craftsmanship in each and every one! Thanks for sharing your pics!
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Offline Antlerhog

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Re: White Iron Hunter II
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2014, 08:53:00 PM »
Gorgeous knife!!!!

Jay
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