Goat's horn and 52100

Keith Montgomery

Keith Montgomery

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Lately I have been exceptionally impressed with the knives being made by Bill Burke AKA Burke531. My favorite handle material is sheep's horn. Bill said he was having trouble finding sheep's horn but would send me some pictures of a knife where he used goat's horn (take note Bastid). I thought there might be some interest in seeing this knife and just how beautiful goat's horn is as a handle material.

This knife is forged 52100 , quenched three times and tempered just like the one that Bill cuts all the rope with, guard is tapered solid brass and the handle istwo pieces of goat horn, it looks quite a lot like marble, very pretty. The blade shape is pretty darn close to a fowler except for the sway in the riccasso area, makes for a good finger notch when handling in front of the guard.

I have another picture or two if you are interested inseeing them, but because I will be using Bladeforums software I will have to post them one at a time.
 
Hi Keith,
Great looking knife. It would be great to see more pictures when you have time!
 
Kieth,
Although I wouldn't mind taking the credit for this knife I didn't do it. I believe the real maker is Bill Buxton As I have been talking with him about using goat horn lately.



Bill Burke
aka
Bondo
 
I must apologize for the mistake that I made. I have been getting a few pictures of knives From Bill Burke and thought that this one was from him as well. I was not expecting a picture from Bill Buxton, but that is who actually made this knife.

Boy is this embarrassing. I must ask both Bills to forgive for this terrible mistake. Now I must go and repair damage elsewhere.

Everything else posted about this knife is correct I only screwed up on the makers is all and that is far more than enough. What a puttz I am
 
Keith,

I'm honored with the mistake, to have one of my knives to be mistaken for one of Mr. Burkes knives is really a wonderful compliment.
He on the other hand probably didn't appreciate:D :D .

Thanks
Bill
 
Keith,

No apologies necessary, you got a picture from Bill B.. I think that this would have been an easy mistake to make One Bill B.(uxton) is as good as another Bill B.(urke). and besides that is a gooooood l:D :D king knife.

Bill B. Thank you and I don't mind a bit.;)
 
Keith,

You're batting 1000. Better put down that pipe. ;)
 
Blues, this is a different picture of the same knife that I posted on the Knife Testing and Reviews forum. I was so excited when I got these pictures that I rushed to post them without being clear on who had sent them to me.

Thanks for your help on the other forum, it is much appreciated.

Believe it or not, this was done without having smoked anything. Doesn't say much for my normal mental state does it? :rolleyes:

I would also like to thank both Bills for their understanding. :)
 
What a knife! What a handle! That goat horn is magnificent.When
the word gets out, there won't be a goat left anywhere.
 
Wow that goat horn really is unreal Keith...thanks for posting the nice pictures....



"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
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