COWBOY!

Rik Palm · May 14, 2001

Here's an experiment that I was going to Bend & Break.

http://www.witchblades.com/cowboy

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Keith Montgomery · May 14, 2001

That is a great looking knife Rik. I like the temper line very much.

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Dawkind · May 15, 2001

Fantastic knife! Love the temper-line.

Kumdo · May 15, 2001

As always, nice knife. I love your designs- you are a very creative guy. Questions: How did you bring out the temper line? You mention bleach and salt. Is that what gave the blade finish the "stipling effect"? The finish texture is very nice.

Rik Palm · May 15, 2001

thanx everyone!

Kumdo, I used heat block on the blade while I heated the edge with a torch. I thought it would help isolate the temper line. I did etch it a couple of times, I think doing that and using the salt/bleach help give it the texture. I polished it with a brown paper bag!!! pretty funny!! I need to do a couple other blades varying the effect to come up with a complete recipe.

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kawanin · May 19, 2001

That is very nice Rik! Is it for sale?

send me an e mail if you can ,I am unable to contact you through your web site...I just saw this pic tonite..thanks

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Chiro75 · May 22, 2001

Rik, awesome knife!
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Rik Palm · May 25, 2001

I finished up the sheath.
It's leather covered with deer rawhide and also has buck skin fringe.