Beautiful Gnarly Ram's Horn

black mamba

black mamba

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Yes, I do love rough, gnarly ram's horn just as much as stag, and I just got in a new Spanish Hen & Rooster Lockback folder that I have been looking for about two years. The action on this one is not super smooth, but it locks up securely and has a very functional German Stainless (most likely 440C) drop point blade of 3-3/16" length, open. The OAL is 4-3/16 iinches.

The knife opened up
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Mark side close-up
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Pile side close-up
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You can see in the last photo that the pile side roll markings on the blade are poorly applied, actually running off the spine. But this one feels so good in hand, and these scales are so enchanting, I just had to jump on it! Enjoy. :)
 
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Yes, that is pretty sweet. I must pick up a knife with Ram's horn as I've never owned one with that material.

Ed
 
Good stuff, Jeff!

I have one knife in Ram's Horn and it's nice but not as nice as the one you have.

Sweet looking knife!:thumbup:
 
Remarkable knife! Your taste in knives co-incides with mine, I wouldn't be bothered by that wrongly aligned blade etch at all, fantastic horn.
 
That is some of the most amazing handle material I have ever seen. It definitely has plenty of character. :thumbup:
 
Beautiful knife.Love the front lock and of course the horn.Sheephorn can be problematic with shrinking and curling,but nothing else is as good looking or has such a secure warm feel in hand.Congrats,makes me want one like that!;)
 
That is some stunning horn, Jeff. It was definitely worth the wait. I just love seeing pics of knives with ram's horn but they don't seem to be that common. While I wish there were more available, I think part of the appeal to me is that they are unique and less common than stag.

Seals said:
.Sheephorn can be problematic with shrinking and curling,but nothing else is as good looking or has such a secure warm feel in hand.
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I've read plenty about problems with buffalo horn shrinking, warping, cracking, or getting bugs. I was under the impression that ram's horn was relatively stable. Is it more of an issue when machining it or is it still problematic after proper aging and assembly?
 
If its completely and properly cured i think it is quite stable.Ive heard and read that it can try to go back to its original curvature after its been straightened.There are many threads on the trials of working with it here on the forums.Ive done a lot of rehandle projects with it and havent had a problem.(knocking wood)
 
Mamba!!...that is one very cool knife!!...man...a sight for sore eyes I can tell you...thank you for showing us this great knife.
Is it true that the Rams Horn gets even more grppier in the hand if wet?...I remember reading this somewhere.
 
jeff once again you've knocked our socks off. dynamic texture with colors seldom seen in handles. i feel sure if rams horn is aged correctly that shrinkage is rare. one friend of mine has collected ed fowlers for quite a few years --no problems. i've heard that it does'nt transmit cold to your hands in severe wheather, it tends to bruise & not crack if dropped . also in wet hands gives a secure grip.--dennis
 
Ram's Horn certainly offers a remarkable grip in the wet. A RAT 3 I have in it is a fine performer in that way, not noticed any shrink or curl-back yet(and I live in a horribly dry environment)but I watch for it anxiously... Wonder if interior Ram's Horn behaves differently and what breed of sheep is the 'Sambar' equivalent?

Mamba, not only does this knife look fantastic but the curve is heightened by the lines of the horn itself, superb!
 
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