Bear Claw MK II

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Well, I finally finished my latest order. Bear Claw mk II. The original was a gift for a cousin. This one is slightly different, in that that customer wanted me to add a clip point half way thought the process. I'm happy to say it came out nicely. The blade is work hardened and tempered. I left the stains for an unfinished look the customer wanted. The handle scales are hickory with copper tube rivets, held with high strength epoxy, and coated with polyurethane.

 

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The MK 1 Bear Claw for comparison.

 

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Thought I should post a choping test I did on a piece of old hickory handle that I no longer needed. This is actually the second test I did. The first one didn't get recorded due to technical difficulties.