Black Point Hunter

[Phil Dwyer]

Well if it's that messed up you should probably put yourself out of your misery and send the darn thing to me.

Wow!

I really appreciate the comments from everyone.

Nick - While I think this is one of my more successful attempts, there are still several persistent mistakes/deficiencies that keep disappointing me.
- I need to get better at polishing the handle on the buffer.
- I need a Scotch Guard belt for finishing the blade.
- I need a file guide for the blade shoulders. So far I do it by eye.
- I need to learn how to do cleaner file work without a milling machine. Is it just "practice"?......... Really??
- I'd like a better grinder. I grind on a Delta 1/30 Walmart special, and a custom made "door hinge jig".
- I need a cleaner method of gluing/soldering guards. I just cant get that joint perfectly clean.
- I need more time in the shop and less time being pestered by a runty little 2 year old that is waayyyy to cute for me to ignore!
- and on and on and on and on..........

There are numerous craftsman/women on this forum whose work truly is "top notch" . Ahhhhh.......... maybe someday.

Thanks for the very kind comments folks. I really appreciate it.

 

[P. McKinley]

This one's a little "out there".

It began its formative stages as a scandi-style sheath, sort of. Its evolution was at times a troubled one, but I always held to the original idea of using the same maple, birch bark, moose antler and steel that was used in the knife. The blade is held snugly in the sheath and will not drop out when turned upside down and shaken.

The particulars:
- 1/4" thick Red Maple scales with some crazy grain and brilliant chatoyance. Same wood piece as the knife.
- Fully lined with dark brown suede
- Birch bark welt
- Contoured mouth to allow easy blade entry
- Weathered moose antler sheath tip and concho.
- 8-9 oz veg-tan strap with antiqued steel snap


Here's a few shots.

Thanks for lookin'.
Comments are most welcome.

 

[G. Shahan]

Bigblue,

The whole package is superb. Congratulations!!

Greg

 

[Mike Morehouse]

I saw the first set of pictures and said wow. With the matching sheath I think this knife is incredible. My wife would be a little upset if she found me pealing the bark off of the birch tree in the front yard.

Mike Morehouse