3.7" Hunter, maple candy

[daizee]

Hi All,

This is my latest and to-date largest finished blade.
It's the 115% scale version of my hunter.

Basic specs:
OAL 8.4"
3.7" blade, tip to handle
1/8" O1, torch forge & oil heat-treated
curly maple book-matched scales cut from reclaimed gym flooring, tru-oiled
exposed pommel for tap-tap

The grind on this knife is very high for its thickness which looks and feels great, but makes it more Big Scalpel than Mountain Man.

The finish is simply 220 grit sanding with a Flitz Wax buff to it. I tried some belt-finishing this time and didn't like where that was going, so I hand-sanded and left the lower-grit finish. Learning as I go.

I love this knife, I've gotta say. The curve of the handle is just perfect in the hand, like the 100% model, and if my hands were bigger it would fit like a dream.

Thanks for looking.

-Daizee

Among some inspiration:

Clear difference in the matte surface finish despite lighting variations. All blades are Flitz Rifle Waxed.

A family pic of related knives. From left-to-right:
115% Hunter, 100%, 80%, 100% (fishing knife??), 80%

Hunters packed and ready to go:

 

[clich]

o sir you had me at 80% fishing knife......or 80% hunter.....how bout both, better get some stock and start pumping em out i want one

 

[daizee]

Thanks again, Clich.
There are some detailed pix of the little 80% fishing knife in another thread in this subforum... It's one of my favorites too. I like the little guys - they finish much more quickly and can be completely ground on my own little 1x42. There's another variation in 80% scale coming up soon. Keep your eyes peeled.

-Daizee

 

[BMK]

Nice work. Classic shape, clean lines and nothing extra. Well done!

 

[The Warrior]

Wow, those look awesome brother. Very nice work.