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richard rosvall

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I was hoping to have something special to share for this momentous occasion, so here's a picture of a small hawksbill neck knife I just finished. Comments and criticism welcomed!
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Stat's.- 5" oal, 1 3/4" cutting edge, black paper Micarta, red liners, stainless hardware. Thanks.
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[This message has been edited by richard rosvall (edited 05-18-2001).]
 
Looks great! Your knives are getting better and better. I love the matching carvings on the blade and handle. Definitly cool.
 
Oh MY
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Richard, PLEASE!!.......................... set up a paypal account!!
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Neil

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Geez Richard, that really is a wonderful knife. I love the claw like look you gave it.

As far as criticism is concerned, couldn't you have found something nicer to put it on for the picture? I know, pretty damn pathetic, huh? As you can tell I can't find a darn thing I don't like about the knife. Great job.

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DUDE! That is DEAD SEXY!!!!

How are you doing the carvings on the blade, again?

I LIKES IT!!!

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Criticism? Naaaahhh! Couldn't even if I wanted to! Tooo Schweeet! That thing is organic - first thought when saw it was talon from a metallic bird-of-prey in Sci-Fi movie!
You definately got Neil's attention - he has this fetish for curved blades. Bet it almost comes alive in your hand - fantastic work!

Bill
 
It's tough to find something distinctive and handsome nowadays. I think you've done it. Very nice
 
Bill,

I like biomechanical art like HR Gigers work. I ALSO have a thing for Hawksbill shaped knives. Richard has a winner with this one as far as I'm concerned
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Neil

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Whoah, Richard where the heck did that come from
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Congratulations, I like that puppy very much. Great Job!
 
Very Cool Rich!
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What steel do you use? Very nice work!

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VERY nice. Here's my question: What did you do to get the dark coating? Is it a patina? I like how it's darker and lighter according to the relief areas.

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Damn that's wicked! And a lot of work!

Very impressive piece, thanks for sharing it with us on your momentous occasion
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Keep those carved knives coming!
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Nick
 
Thanks very much, folks. You kind words are much appreciated by this newbie maker. This one is O-1 steel, since I can heat-treat that myself and I like the idea of "sole authorship". I'm also partial to the patina carbon steel gets with age. The carving was done with files, a moto-tool with grinding stone attachments, and a lot of sandpaper. The carved areas are dark because I left them that way after the heat-treat. It makes the carving look a lot deeper than it really is. Thanks again!
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