Fancy(for me) Drop Point Hunter

P. McKinley

P. McKinley

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This one represents a couple of a first for me. I finally decided to try a bolstered design and I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. It wasn't a cake walk though. I went through two sets of bolsters and a set of premo Thuya burl scales before I got it right.

Also, this is the first full tang I've done with a file work under the scales.

Anyhooooo.....

Please offer your comments and critiques.
Thanks for looking.

Peter

Here's the specs:

Blade: 5 1/4" x 3/16" of 52100 steel, stock removal, with full flat grind and a 1200 grit hand rubbed finish.
Handle: Cocobolo with hand files bevels, six stainless steel pins and a hidden lanyard loop. Hardened O1 steel bolsters with mild steel pins, and hand-filed bevels w/ 1200 grit finish.
Sheath: Wickett & Craig 6-7 oz veg tanned leather with polished natural edges, faceted Cocobolo medallion and lanyard bead, and a buffed mink oil finish.

Some photos:








Oops, the camera found some crud around the bolster. That'll be taken care of.












And a couple of in-progress shots showing the original Thuya slabs.


 
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impressive craftsmanship... and a unique look. Well done!
 
I read the Danged rust thread. Hopefully you got it figured out. The knife looks great.
 
knife with a lot of style!
I really like details, leynard hole, details on the case and a laynard and finishing!
very nice, my congratulations!
Denis
 
Nice work. I like the clean uniform angles on the bolsters. Looks like a pita but it compliments the knife. Excellent work
 
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