Blacksmith's Hunter

[Ben Seward]

Here's a little hunter I just did. I recycled a Nicholson file, tested it by cutting 3/8 in. sisal rope 200x...shaves very cleanly with hardly any wear on the edge.
The handle was made by splitting the tang, shaping, then forge-welding @ the tail-end of the knife. It's wrapped with hemp impregnated w/wood hardener. Thanks to my dad for the cool little sheath.These are fun little knives to make, and a good way to re-use those files! Hope y'all like it...comments welcome.

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[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

Nice knife Ben. - :thumbup:

 

[J. Doyle]

One of the nicest "blacksmith" type knives I've seen. Looks really comfortable too. The split and rewelded handle is a really great idea.

 

[Lorien]

cool!

 

[John White]

Nice, Ben.

Good showing of versatility, also.

John

 

[Mack]

That is one really nice looking hunter. Well done sir.

 

[betzner]

That's just a damn nice little knife, in all respects.

 

[John Johnson]

Great take on the blacksmith idea! Nice creativity and execution.

 

[D lisch]

That is real sweet Ben I like how you left just enough file that I can see it was a file

 

[coldsteelburns]

Wow, I absolutely love it! Like David said you left the perfect amount of file marks on it in the jimping area. Also very sweet idea on splitting then forge welding. I give it 11/10! :thumbup:

-Paul

 

[Ben Seward]

Thanks so much, y'all! I truly appreciate it!

 

[Storm Crow]

That's really cool! Good idea on the handle.

 

[Wulf]

Great little knife Ben. Really well done!

 

[canineforge]

Ben, now that is cute.

Great little knife!

- Joe

 

[B . Buxton]

Nicely done Ben and a great way to recycle those worn out used files.

Bill

 

[Del Raso Knives]

Very cool looking piece Ben, like it a lot.

 

[Ben Seward]

Thanks guys. I have to get four blacksmithies done before January...along with other orders

 

[keithf]

Ben that is sweet! Really like the handle mate, cool!
Cheers Keith

 

[NickWheeler]

Dang it, you beat me to it! :grumpy:

I have another one of those infamous little fixed pocket blades out in the shop with the tang split... but I never got any further than that. I thought it would be a neat way to add visual interest and make it feather-light.

Looks like you already got that figured out Ben. :thumbup:

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

Sweet little knife, Ben.