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jdm61

jdm61

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Another one for my quasi-annual European "working vacation" wherein I attempt to set new records for most weight gained per day. :D 9 inch blade of Hanson W2 with basic hamon, 416 fittings and stag handle.
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Very nice. I really like it
 
Yank off the stag, it is too curved, imo...everything else looks quite tasty.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
LOL. Thanks, STeven.......I think? :confused::D I may have to do subsequent ones in wood anyway. I am about out of stag.
Kohai999 said:
Yank off the stag, it is too curved, imo...everything else looks quite tasty.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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I really like the stag, hows the knife in hand? Does the down ward curve seem to be to much?

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Looks good Joe

I have felt some stag handles that where curved like that and they felt very good
 
Thanks guys. Stag carvers are one of those oddball handle materials. When you use most other NORMAL stuff, even stag scales or some horn, you typically design the handle around the knife. With a carver like this, the handle shape is your starting point. Now I will admit that finishing s stag handle like this is a LOT less work than say a nice peice of walnut, BUT getting the rest of the knife to line up with the stag, particularly the buttcap, will make smoke come out of your ears sometimes.:D
 
Joe...I'd like you to understand this....all makers should understand this.

When opining about a knife that a maker puts up here, the post is made from the perspective of WOULD I BUY IT.

Might be tempted if that stag wasn't so bent....if you don't sell it, that would probably be the biggest reason why.

Most fellow makers don't buy custom knives, many of them don't even have one of their own because they cannot afford to keep it.

I'm a knife collector, that is knives are purchased regularly, and it's mostly custom knives. I pay in cash at shows, and my checks don't bounce although I once asked Burt Foster to hold one for a couple weeks.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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I see you were going for the Kevin Cashen look (dropped handle). :)
Very nice Bowie, Joe !

Doug
 
jdm61 said:
LOL. Did you buy my first attempt at the S guard?
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Nope, mine is straight wrought iron guard and butt cap. I like the Huber style curve of the handle on a fighting bowie. Although mine isn't quite as severe as the Huber nor the one you just posted.
 
Kohai999 said:
Joe...I'd like you to understand this....all makers should understand this.

When opining about a knife that a maker puts up here, the post is made from the perspective of WOULD I BUY IT.

Might be tempted if that stag wasn't so bent....if you don't sell it, that would probably be the biggest reason why.

Most fellow makers don't buy custom knives, many of them don't even have one of their own because they cannot afford to keep it.

I'm a knife collector, that is knives are purchased regularly, and it's mostly custom knives. I pay in cash at shows, and my checks don't bounce although I once asked Burt Foster to hold one for a couple weeks.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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I agree with the above and I don't care for drastic handle curves from either ergonomic or aesthetic perspectives. Otherwise nice piece.
How long is the stag carver total? Looks like you may had the length to cut the guard end and straightened it a bit, but probably not?
Other than th curvature, GREAT color/texture.
 
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Kevin Jones said:
I agree with the above and I don't care for drastic handle curves from either ergonomic or aesthetic perspectives. Otherwise nice piece.
How long is the stag carver total? Looks like you may had the length to cut the guard end and straightened it a bit, but probably not?
Other than th curvature, GREAT color/texture.
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Kevin, the curvature on this piece was pretty consistent. One alternative would have been to give it a slightly "humpback" look so there would not be quite so much drop, but I really don't like that look just like I prefer the angle of the buttcap to "follow the curve"'as opposed to being parallel with the guard.
 
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