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Highlands Hunter (w/ sheath)

P. McKinley

P. McKinley

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Just finished.

I had to do a bit of last minute blade touch up to remove an errant scratch, but it turned out fine (the Mobile 1 oil trick really does work!!). This is the last of 7 knives I'll be submitting on Monday to an art/craft gallery jury for an admission appraisal.

I'm quite happy with this one.

Blade: 3/16th O1 steel with a 5 1/4" blade, 9 1/2" overall length. Hand rubbed to 1000 grit and finished on a Scotch Brit wheel for a nice satin finish.

Handle: Yellow Birch root burl, weathered moose antler bolster and lanyard "loop", spacers of ebonized Pear and Bloodwood veneer. Finished with tung oil and buffed carnuba wax.

Sheath: 9 oz veg tan leather dyed dark brown with full welt and natural (un-dyed) edges burnished smooth. Yellow Birch root burl inlay, weathered moose antler conch and D-ring, padded snap. Nice snug fit!

"Highlands" refers to the famous Cape Breton Highlands and where the handle/sheath materials were collected.

Its late so these aren't the greatest photos, sorry. I'll try for better ones if the sun ever comes out up here! :(

Thank you for looking. Critiques and comments are encouraged.

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What a great package for sure! I love every detail!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST
 
Thank you all!

This is a design loosely based on a puukko featured in Knives 2008 done by Michael Almquist whose work I admire greatly. And, as JParanee said, I see his style as "far from ordinary" in a world filled with way to many Woodlore clones. This handle shape just slips into your hand and offers a solid, ergonomic grip. I was intrigued when I first saw this design and had to give it a shot.

Again, thank you all for the compliments. They are much appreciated.
 
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