Hanson Ozark Hunter

[canineforge]

Large Ozark hunter, at that. I have had an order in with Don for a hunter for some time, which he seems to have trouble making between Pirate bowies, sub-hilts, slipjoints, linerlocks and Klackers. I knew when the time came, I would be happy with the result, as Don has made hundreds of hunters over the years. I wanted a 5-inch to 6-inch carbon steel blade with subtle hamon, 5-inch handle, single hilt damacus guard and some of his nice Ozark black walnut. Don sent a picture of the forged blade he had in mind after forging a few weeks ago, and we were off. Since Don was kind enough to share some images during the process, I thought I would share a few of them here.

5 7/8ths-inch 1086M blade, 11 3/8ths-inch OAL, full 5-inch handle. Great palm swell in the handle, some extra smoke at the end of the 'subtle' hamon. Hope you like it.

Thanks for viewing, and thanks for another great knife, Don!

- Joe

 

[T.A.DAVISON]

That's a great looking piece Joe congrats to both you and Don, well done guys.....:thumbup:

TA

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[Lorien]

that is a real nice knife. Just gotta say it.

 

[xaman]

I love it, congrats!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

An outstanding knife.

 

[C.Edmondson]

Thats a beauty!!!

 

[Doug C]

Great looking hunter, wish it were mine.
Nice Ozark walnut, fancy guard and lovely wispy hamon.
Congrats Joe and Don. :thumbup:

Doug

 

[Dusty One]

Great looking knife..

 

[canineforge]

Nice Ozark walnut, fancy guard and lovely wispy hamon.

I really like the wipsy hamon, Doug. I said it was 'subtle' (for Don anyway ). Tame hamon might be a better description. What ever you call it, I like it on this knife! :thumbup:

Thanks for the comments.

- Joe

 

[Don Hanson III]

Glad you like it, Joe! It's always very good working with ya.

Thanks guys!

 

[John White]

Don does "subtle" very well! Congrats, Joe.

John

 

[SharpByCoop]

It's all worth mention, but the 'wispy' hamon is incredibly apt.

Coop

 

[Blues]

Another classic! Congrats, Joe & Don!

 

[Bruce Bump]

Its always a pleasure to see Dons work. I like the Mini WIP on this one. Thanks for showing it.

 

[John M Cohea]

Most excellent:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[stabber]

Very nice Joe!! Great score:thumbup:

 

[Kevin Jones]

Will no doubt get the job done in grand fashion.

 

[Le Seb]

Outstanding knife !
I want one too, now !
Thanks for the pictures and congrats on both maker and buyer.

 

[RogerP]

What's not to like? That thing is gorgeous!

Roger

 

[ckerwin]

Dang, you must be a constant on his list No fair I know the fair is once a year and not today