Black and Bronze Hunter...

[J. Doyle]

This is one of my compact guardless hunters. It is a full sized utility blade but still quite compact. A good slicer but plenty capable to handle rougher work. I like how the bronze visually breaks up the dark blade and handle and the various patterns in each.

Specs:
Hand forged from 80CrV2 steel with mustard patina
8 3/8" overall length, 4" blade, .195" thick at the ricasso with full distal taper
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
Rounded filed thumb grip
File cut and fullered bronze collar
Premium curly/quilted tiger maple handle, stained black and oil finished
Bronze checkered finial bolt

All comments and discussion welcome.

 

[d762nato]

That's a beauty nice work, someone's going to be very happy to receive this one.

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks for the comments. I hope someone will be happy to receive it.....this one still needs to find a home.

 

[walterwhitejr]

Beautiful work. I like that mustard patina.

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[J. Rosa]

Amazing work sir. Anyone would be pleased with that Knife.

 

['cacci]

Great work, end to end. How do I best achieve that butt work?

 

[Dago Red]

That's really stunning, the way the bronze contrasts, that checkered screw head is awesome. A lot of touches in a small package, very classy

Red

 

[Mason Knives]

Beautiful knife John, quite different and excellently finished.

Thanks for sharing

Paul