Forged Integral Hunter

[Lin Rhea]

 
     
     

The blade is 4-5/8 inch. The steel is W2 forged from 3/8 X 2 X 3-3/4 I had plenty of steel in that piece to work with.

The other parts are Sambar stag and the pins.

Pictures are jumbled.

 

[KSCATTRAPR]

I really like this one, very creative and very awesome!

[Idahomike251]

Lin, I really like how you have incorporated the stag scales into your handle design. It is not an easy thing to do, but that is why you are a master blade smith.

[Lin Rhea]

Thank you guys.

It's kind of like having a Tiger by the tail. Once you get started and are committed, you have to figure out HOW you're going to make it work.  

[tippit]

Lin,
Very cool looking knife.  I've always wanted to forge out an integral...had the pleasure of seeing Burt Foster demo that process at the Haywood Hammer-In this spring with a piece of round stock.  Lot of work getting everything lined up. I was lucky enough to get his unfinished blade as a template.  Thought you might like to see it...Jeff  

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[TrackerNy]

Really like this one Lin. You keep coming up with these outstanding designs. You've got a great imagination.

[bjansen]

One of my favorites Lin.  Excellent knife.

[B.Barker]

Great work as always Lin. I really like the amber stag to.

[Holm-Made]

You do so many things so well!

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks guys!

Jeff, Burt has a great eye for design. I love his work.

[Bill Kissner]

You went and done it again Lin!!

[ron w]

You amaze me..........      

[mj seratt]

Another beautiful knife.  As always, your skill is amazing.

Murray

[Lin Rhea]

Thanks gentlemen!

[South MS Bowhunter]

Simply Elegant!

[Steve Nuckels]

Lin,

You are so innovative and fresh in your approach to forging and finish work.  I love to see what you come up with next!

How was your April class in Maine?  Wish I could have attended.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice

[Lin Rhea]

The class went well Steve. I'll try to show some pictures.

[Steve Nuckels]

Lin, that's a very interesting approach, love it.

I recently attended a two day class with Burt Foster at his shop, I forged two Integrals and learned about his San Mai.  Great time.

I hope to share some time with you in a learning environment in the future.

Have a great Blade Show

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice

[D.Ellis]

Always like to see your innovative use of old techniques Lin. Love the knarly stag and overall lines of this one a lot.

Darcy