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Offline KSCATTRAPR

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A little bigger one with elk scales
« on: March 23, 2016, 09:03:00 AM »
Here is one I finished up over my spring break last week. 1095 with elk scales. The blade is close to 5 1/2" and the overall length is 9 1/8". The handle is a bit beefy for my liking, I wish I would have thinned the scales and guard down more. I plan on making another one just like it but with osage scales that are a bit more skinny.

 

 

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: A little bigger one with elk scales
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2016, 10:06:00 AM »
It looks like it came right out of the mountains. Very nice.
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Re: A little bigger one with elk scales
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2016, 10:53:00 AM »
Thanks Lin. Thats kind of the look I've been going for lately. I like the look of a rustic knife. I've found that If I make them a little "rough" looking, I'm more inclined to use them.

Offline D.Ellis

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Re: A little bigger one with elk scales
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016, 01:34:00 PM »
I agree with Lin, great old timey look to it.   :thumbsup:  

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Offline TrackerNy

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Re: A little bigger one with elk scales
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016, 01:50:00 PM »
Nice! Gonna call you Jeremiah Johnson.

Offline ron w

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Re: A little bigger one with elk scales
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2016, 08:25:00 PM »
:thumbsup:  Very neat......
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Offline hunting badger

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Re: A little bigger one with elk scales
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2016, 10:56:00 PM »
I love the look of your knives!!

Offline KSCATTRAPR

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Re: A little bigger one with elk scales
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2016, 09:01:00 AM »
Thank you Sir, appreciate it!

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