A Pair of Ole Timers

[P. McKinley]

Several years ago I built a knife I called "Ole Timer" for a field use competition along with 2 dozen other makers. Mine came in 6th, and was accompanied by a useful judges' critique. Recently, when a client wanted a pair of these made for himself and his life-long best friend, I decided to incorporate a few of the judge's recommendations and add a few upgrades of my own into this new edition.

After these photos were taken I added a small moose antler bead placed above the oak bead to the lanyards.

I appreciate your interest. Please let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Peter

Ole Timer
Blade(s): 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/16" of clay-quenched 1075 hcs, flat ground and hand sanded to 600 grit then etched and lightly polished to highlight a smoky hamon. The blade heel(s) have been rounded and the spine edges are eased.

Handle(s): Charred, lightly wire brushed, figured White Oak, with moose antler "bark" bolsters, peened, domed and polished brass pins, hidden lanyard loop with moose hide lanyard and beads of moose antler and charred oak.

Sheath(s): Fully lined, textured 6-7 oz veg tanned leather cases and removable belt loop which house the firesteels and hardened S7 strikers.

 

[Lorien]

those sheaths are one of the best things I've seen in awhile

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Man, Peter, you nailed the rustic finish on these. They look great!

I'm with Lorien, too - sheath work is over the top.

 

[john april]

i like the rustic vibes.

 

[Rick Marchand]

You nailed these guys, Pete. That distressed oak is a thing of beauty to my eyes. It isn't easy to pull off "rustic" without looking "unfinished" but you do it in spades, my friend.
My wife likes your work more than mine, apparently... thanks for that... jerk.

 

[P. McKinley]

Thank you gentlemen, and Rick.

-Peter