Hanson Stag Fire Fighter

Absolutely outstanding fighter overall, however I love the little subtle creative touches on some knives that really set them apart.

The little butt cap would be a good example here.
 
Amazing hamon and beautiful work as always. But just looking at that tiny butt cap isn't it upside down?

Dave from Diller
 
dsloan said:
Amazing hamon and beautiful work as always. But just looking at that tiny butt cap isn't it upside down?
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The butt cap is one of Don's mosaic damascus creatures that was laying around on his shop bench looking for a purpose. I guess it could be turned around if you were wanting an amoeba proteus or protozoa falgellate-type look. But, this butt guy seemed to be fleeing a hot fire, quite the hair-raising experience. :D The pith on this stag was almost like a large pen-head. So, it is very small piece of steel.

Thanks for all the positive comments, everybody! Real happy with this one.

- Joe
 
Don may be best known for his ivory handles, but his stag handles are peerless (well except for . . . ). Not only is the quality faithfully sterling as demonstrated here, never will you see any bark grind-off for fitting purposes on a Hanson knife.

As for the little cap, its butt coverage is so skimpy it should be x-rated, which is why I'll probably remember this knife as the g-string fighter, as paradoxical as that might sound.

ken

ken
 
Very pleased with this fighter's recent visits to Mr. Long's shop and Coop's studio. I really appreciate Coop running the 2009 Gallery of Knives thread, also! What a great way to promote an array of new work by an amazing assortment of makers.

I thought I should include these great images with this thread. Plus, if you compare adequate photos in the first post to these professional images, you can appreciate Coop's motto...it doesn't cost to have this done, it pays!

FireFighter16.jpg


FireFighter17.jpg


Don, Paul and Coop...all very professional to work with!

- Joe
 
I think the organic quality and flow of this knife make it uniquely beautiful. The knife grows from the handle to the hamon and the pointy blade. Its crazy to me. Your other stag fighter is very similar. Your taste is clear from these. Stag like that also makes these knives come to life.

What happens when you push the button? :)
 
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Looks even more spectacular now. Coop's camera brings all the details to life and Paul's sheath work is just terrific.

Roger
 
Congratulations Joe.
I do not think Don is capable of making a knife that does not knock my socks off and the same goes for Paul's sheath work and Coops photography, but I am losing hair over this one. :D
 
Joe, Don, Coop, an outstanding photo of a beautiful fighter.

I love the way Paul makes his sheaths so slender, following the blade shape so closely.

Yes, outstanding!
 
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