American Elk covers

[Amir Fleschwund]

View attachment 827109 View attachment 827110 View attachment 827111 View attachment 827112 Finished it last night, just in time. My son and his wife, and my grandson are moving to Colorado tomorrow. I want him to have it. Just need to put an edge on it.

 

[Horsewright]

Very cool Jeff! Did ya do the sheath too?

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

Very cool Jeff! Did ya do the sheath too?

Regrettably, no.
I found a seller/maker on ebay, and bought that for an old Pal 4” I had. Wanted to make my own, but ran out of time, and need to get more leather. (Sure wish Tandy was still around)

My intention was to make a pocket sheath , but this one fits perfectly so off it goes.


Thanks for the compliment! Coming from you means a lot. I have a lot to learn.

 

[Horsewright]

Good deal Jeff, have you seen that WIP I did on elk over in the knife makers section?

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

No, but I will!

 

[knarfeng]

 

[black mamba]

That's a wonderful White Owl, Frank!

 

[Horsewright]

Almost the only pic of this knife, my own personal EDC. Its one of my standard Gordo patterns. 5.25" oal with a 2"blade. This one was kinda experimental and has a flaw so I kept it. I normally flat grind this model out of either Damascus or AEB-L, this one is hollow ground from A2. Also I normally use 1/8" stock for this knife and this is 5/32" with a tapered tang.

A hearty well done if you notice the flaw.

 

[hamsco]

The offset mosaic pins in the bolster ?

 

[Horsewright]

Close but no cigar hamsco . I'll do that for visual interest often.

 

[5K Qs]

Funny that you mentioned that Gary! My dogs, also, each got an antler for Christmas. I purposely put a stag knife right in front of them to see if it would interest them. They just took a whiff, and looked at me like I was goofy. I guess, "if the shoe fits........"!

That's an interesting experiment with a result I wouldn't have predicted, Lance!

Funny you guys mentioned dog chews. Living in Illinois, my chances of finding an elk antler shed is slim.
I went through the displays at 2 walmart pet departments and picked 2.
Mounted them on a small drop point I ground out if an old nicholson file.
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View attachment 827109 View attachment 827110 View attachment 827111 View attachment 827112 Finished it last night, just in time. My son and his wife, and my grandson are moving to Colorado tomorrow. I want him to have it. Just need to put an edge on it.

I think that came out really fabulous, Jeff! Did you "toast" or otherwise treat the Walmart dog chew antlers? The rich brown handles on the knife look much darker than antlers I've seen at pet stores.

Next project is to try elk horn on a modded tl29.

Looking forward to seeing the result when you get a chance to try it!

Frank, that is a very handsome pen knife you have there!!

- GT

 

[Amir Fleschwund]

No toasting, or anything, GT. Just files and sandpaper.

 

[rswanson]

Close but no cigar hamsco . I'll do that for visual interest often.

The mosaic pins on the bolster look mismatched although that may be the lighting. Beautiful little piece, in any regard!

 

[Luke73]

 

[Horsewright]

Yep that's it different pins in the bolster. Well done @rwswanson. Makes a guy go hmmm as I only buy pins in one pattern to avoid such situations.

 

[hamsco]

I think it's time to bring this thread back from the dead. Lets see some Elk.

 

[joeradza]

I recently posted this elsewhere and although I thought I'd have it forever I just traded it. One last time.

 

[hamsco]

They had a great batch of Elk when they ran the 15 frame !! Everyone is a winner.

 

[Vaporstang]

Both knives by Horsewright. First picture is mine, second one is Dave's.

 

[waynorth]

Elk variations!!