Bump "bird & trout"

[Bruce Bump]

I cranked this one out from some of Don Hansons W2 steel. Its hard to see but there is some alloy banding thats interesting to look at as a bonus.
It sports curly koa and 416 ss guard/spacers.
Thanks for looking

 

[jll346]

Beautiful B&T!:thumbup:

 

[jdm61]

I cranked this one out from some of Don Hansons W2 steel. Its hard to see but there is some alloy banding thats interesting to look at as a bonus.
It sports curly koa and 416 ss guard/spacers.
Thanks for looking

Very nice. I got some of that alloy banding above the hamon on a W2 bowie I did. I thought that I had messed up the finish during etching until Kevin Cashen told me what it was

 

[JCaswell]

That's a great little knife!

 

[Bruce Bump]

Very nice. I got some of that alloy banding above the hamon on a W2 bowie I did. I thought that I had messed up the finish during etching until Kevin Cashen told me what it was

The banding wasnt visible until I dipped it in ferric for a few seconds. The entire blade was alive with it but with some hand polishing it tones down somewhat.

 

[EIDO]

That's a beauty!

 

[Don Hanson III]

Good lookin knife Bruce. I really like the alloy banding and get it often with W2.

 

[scottickes]

A great piece of work Bruce! Very nice. I love the guard! Nice execution.

 

[nc_cooter]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

 

[ClintB]

VERY nice!

I'm a sucker for a classic Bird and trout.

 

[RogerP]

That is one slick little knife - well done!

Roger

 

[deker]

You make it look easy Bruce. Nice one...

-d

 

[halfserrated]

What a great looking blade!

 

[Raymond Richard]

Bruce, Good job for a MS......

 

[magneto]

Now that is a real winner, a great looking user!!!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Will the banding fade with use?

 

[Bruce Bump]

Thanks Guys!

Now that is a real winner, a great looking user!!!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Will the banding fade with use?

I used flitz and polished it out several times by hand. I cant see it fading out over time but if it does I can just clean it and re-dip the blade to bring it all out again. The longer the dip the more activity shows up. No wonder Don is selling W2, its cool stuff.

 

[Danbo]

Love that one, Bruce. :thumbup:

Might have to put you to work on making me one very similar one day.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Love that one, Bruce. :thumbup:

Might have to put you to work on making me one very similar one day.

Sounds good Danbo
Mitch Lum took this one home to photograph it and decided to not send it back.

 

[miden]

another nice one Bruce.
Your knives always look well finished and tidy. :thumbup:

Mike

 

[TJ Smith]

NICE
Very nice.
See you can make regular knives. You just have to buckle down and do it.
Looks good
Take Care
TJ