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Offline kbaknife

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"The Long Hunter"
« on: December 03, 2015, 08:03:00 PM »
Well, it's kind of like one of my hunters, and it's, umm, long.
So, there.
In fact, it is basically built on one o my hunter platforms, but is both bigger and longer.
And it's what the guy wanted.
1095/410 San Mai, hot-blued take-down fittings and Ringed Gidgee.
I hope it serves him well.

 

 
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 gudspelr

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2015, 09:47:00 PM »
Oooooooooo, that looks really nice. For a strict hunter, I like a shorter blade, myself. But I'd be willing to bet that knife will tackle a lot of jobs with ease, not just cutting up a critter. And as always, I LOVE getting to see your San Mai.... Bet your customer is one really happy camper with that package  :) .


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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2015, 08:11:00 AM »
I'll bet that would make a heck of a camp knife. How long is the blade?
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2015, 08:48:00 AM »
I think it was about 8 inches. Maybe 7 1/2". It's gone now.
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 TrackerNy

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2015, 06:43:00 PM »
Great work Karl. I'm sure it will handle anything he has in mind to use it for.

Offline TrackerNy

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2015, 06:44:00 PM »
Great work Karl. I'm sure it will handle anything he has in mind to use it for.

Offline iohkus

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2016, 10:35:00 PM »
First time visitor here, long time Trad Gang member ............ can you say "elegant" about a hunter?
   Fantastic artistry on this forum!
Hmmmmm. I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I'm
not sure that what you heard is what I actually meant!

Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2016, 08:52:00 AM »
Looking good buddy!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Life is wonderful in Montana!!
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2016, 01:35:00 PM »
As a larger knife fan, that looks like a very useful, do anything knife. I like the slimmer lug on the guard, and the no nonsense blade shape.   :readit:    :campfire:  

Darcy
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: "The Long Hunter"
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2016, 11:42:00 PM »
I think I said that wrong.......stainless clad Damascus dagger.......either way, I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Darcy   :campfire:
60# GN Lil'Creep Jackknife
67# osage selfbow
62# "Zang Hill" string follow

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