Giraffer bone fighter

NickWheeler

NickWheeler

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Well heck, I'll post 2 knives in one week since I haven't had anything on in so long... :)

Thanks,
Nick
 

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While I personally think a fighter should have a guard...I thought one with an "S-curve" bolster would be sexy with the giraffe scales...so here's a close-up shot of that. I've really got to learn how to run a mill...these bolsters take forever to fit by hand (and personally, I would rather mill it and take the saved time to make another knife!...one of these days ;) ).

Thanks for looking,
Nick
 

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That is beautiful Nick. I'm not sure you will ever get thet kind of fit with a mill. Everyday I'm amazed by the amount of talent that is on this site and the amount of work that goes into detail on some of these knives.
 
Strange but true... In the new Lord of the Rings movie the Elf Legolas has 2 identical fighting knives strapped to his back. I know it's a fantasy movie but man those are cool looking blades. Both have no bolsters and are strikingly similar to your design. Who says a fighter blade has to have guards? If you land the first strike who needs a guard? :D


Derek Melton
Jackson, MS
 
Nick,

I don't ofen call knives SEXY but that one IS SEXY!!

I can also apreciate the fitting of the curved bolster. Details like that can drive one CRAZY :eek:

Well DONE!!!!!!

Derrick,

With Legolas' PERFECT archery form AND aim, I don't think he needed to pack the blades :) I'm sure a LOT of time was spent with an archery coach prior to shooting those seens just to get the form right!!


Neil
 
Man you are killing me..How in the heck am I going to even come close to catching up with you...I like the curved boplsters but havent had the guts to try one yet...
That is truely a sexy and Beautiful piece,Makes you want to stare at it for hours..
Bruce:cool:
 
Nick can you give us a few hints on how to get the bolster to handle fit, I wouldn't know where to start.
 
Gentlemen----your attention, please! It is a given that I am not of this generation---or at least I have my doubts at the moment. As a lad (a fur piece back in the Georgia vernacular) our dictionary defined "sweet" as a taste sensation derived from sugar, honey, nectar and other goodies that came in contact with the tongue. I have yet to taste a knife blade and am confused by the fact that many people must do just that in order to come to such a conclusion. Another highly (?) descriptive adjective for a knife is "Sexy"---- In your thoughts, perhaps, but certainly not in mine. I sorta lean towards soft lips, warm arms, lustrous eyes, other desirable features (OH, Yes!) all bundled up with flesh, hair, makeup and the works. The ability to communicate is a desirable feature also, as long as some of the "no's" are cancelled by a greater amount of "yes's" But, then again, what does an old man know? Well, I know fine descriptive words and can even spell some of them and some would be suitable for describing the appearance of a knife: Lethal--deadly--exquisite--artistic-- immaculate--impressive--masterpiece-- and there are others out there, I am sure. Seems to me that a maker would be flattered by expressions such as the fit and finish being superb, the accuracy of the grind lines, choice of handle materials and the shaping and forming being definitive. Hell, if the maker does good work, tell him so. I doubt very much if his blade is sweet, sour or salty or that he should care. And if one of you gentlemen should ever take after me with one of these beautiful instruments, forgive me if I don't look upon that blade as my next sex partner! L O L L O L Well, I've had my fun----You can carry the torch from here! Sandy
 
That knife is ...Sweet, gnarly, cool, wicked, hot, groovy, sexy and the cats pajamas!!
Oh, and I like it a lot! :D
 
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