Harpoon EDC/Hunter

[S.Alexander]

Here is an EDC/Hunter pattern that I really like making. This is the third knife I have made in this style. The others had hidden lanyards, but I figured I would change it up this time. Variety is the spice of life.

The steel is clay quenched W2 steel. The handle is figured claro walnut, with subtle red G10 liners.

Tell me what you think

 

[kevin -the professor]

aaaahhhhh, oooooooooohhhhhhhhhh, that is some nice wood! (I feel a little weird saying that to another man). Sorry. Anyway, the knife is shaped just right for a hunter.

How long is it?

I just wanted to ask, do you ever try to bring out more activity in the hamon beyond where you have this one with a few vinegar or lemon juice etches followed by intense rubbing with abrasive power (FFF pumice, FF pumice, or silicon carbide between 1200 and 1500 grit)? The whitish hamon look obviously wasn't what you were going for here. I am curious to know whether you ever go for it? If not, is there a reason for this look, besides just appearance? In other words, does this sort of polish resist or hide scratches better, or resist rust better, or some other thing I am not thinking of (several people use this look)?

I did not see the pins in the first pic, and they were a pleasant surprise in the second. I was starting to think that you had somehow hidden the pins.

How long is the blade? Once, I dressed out a whitetail buck with a 7" bladed knife, and it was just too much. The knife looked great in the sheath, but it was horrible as a hunting knife.

great knife, hope the rambling and questions aren't a bother. I thought you could help me learn about the rationale for choosing one polish type over another. Thanks.

take care,
kc

 

[S.Alexander]

Ha thanks for the comments Kevin. I like how the wood turned out as well. I was disappointed that the liner turned out so dark when I used walnut, but oh well.

The way I etch and polish hamons does end up keeping them quite dark. However, when you tilt it in different light you can see the white lines of the hamon as well. I tend to like the aesthetics of a dark wavy hamon, but perhaps I will try different methods of polishing in the future.

I use carbon fiber pins quite often. They do almost disappear into the handle when using darker woods.

The knife is 7-7/8" OAL, with a 3.5" blade. This one is going to a hunter, so I hope it sees some use! I know of someone who uses a large bowie knife for hunting and skinning, but like you that wouldn't be my first choice

Thanks for looking.