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subtle clip point guardless hunter
Here's another commissioned piece. This was presented to a drug task force officer at his retirement banquet. It's a clip point hunter. This one is a little less detailed and more subtle than some I've done but I like it, right down to the straight grained wood handle.
Specs: Hand forged from 1075 steel, clay quenched and etched 4 1/4" blade, 8 1/2" overall, .205" thick at the ricasso Rounded spine and ricasso edge False edge, almost sharp German silver fittings with blued and coined spacers Desert Ironwood handle All comments welcome. __________________ John Doyle You have nothing to fear but fear itself...........and bears. |
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I'd take that "subtle" knife any day . I remember a certain class I took where I was told a great knife doesn't need to be super fancy. Each aspect, executed very well, even if "simple", makes a knife great. And this knife is well executed. Thanks for sharing.
Jeremy |
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Great looking knife, I think it's beauty lies within it's simplicity!
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Sweet!
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Very nice, sir. I'm sure that retired officer loves it. It looks like a strong powerful knife.
__________________ AT "We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk-white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends." Shel Silverstein |
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Very nice John.
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Clean, clean, clean.....
Awesome, as usual, John. I notice that you like proud fitting a lot of your handles. Is one of the reasons for this technique to avoid mussing up the spacers? I've never tried this but I think I might have to soon. I love everything about this knife, especially the hamon.
Thanks for sharing John, Dana |
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Mr. Doyle,
Will you reimburse me for a new keyboard? I think I just ruined mine by drooling on it... Absolutely gorgeous! |
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Thanks for all the kind words guys.
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The look and feel of leaving the handles 'proud' began to grow on me also. It's very subtle and not near as obvious as the huge close up pictures make it seem. That one is only .006" proud. I think the key to it for me is to have it really well done. It has to be even all the way around or it doesn't look good. My photos always make it look a little uneven but I assure you it's just my photo skills. You also must round over that edge of the handle. Leaving a sharp corner there is a big no-no. That also must be done carefully so it's even. It does, as you suggest, allow for not marring your fittings while fitting and shaping the handle. If you don't get in a rush that is. I've been down that road and hit fittings all done and polished to 1200 grit with a 60 grit belt. I spend a ton of time doing a lot of handwork in that area now days. Give me a ring sometime and we can discuss hamons some more. __________________ John Doyle You have nothing to fear but fear itself...........and bears. |
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Hey John!
Yep, you can tell that you spend a lot of time with the hand work. Your bevel on the butt end of the handle is superb as well. I'll definitely take you up on that call for the hamon . Glad you are re-situated and back in the knife making again buddy. Dana |
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