Hippo Ivory drop point

[R APPLEBY]

Blade; 3 1/2 inches hollow ground, Thunderforged birds eye
Damascus with file worked spine.

Handle; Hippo tusk ivory.

Guard; Thunderforged birds eye Damascus with nickel spacer

Butt; Thunderforged birds eye Damascus with brass finial

OAL; 7 1/2 inches

Thanks for looking

 

[jdm61]

what type of hippo tooth did you use? curved lower or straight upper? it looks great

 

[R APPLEBY]

Thanks, it's a straight upper.

 

[jdm61]

I haven't worked with any hippo tooth yet, but i read that the straight teeth don't have the super thick dentine layer that the big lowers have, so they are less likely to eat up bandsaw blades, etc.

 

[R APPLEBY]

This is the first time I have used this material and had no problems sawing shaping or polishing, I did find it a little gummy for drilling so a new or very sharp drill bit would recomended

 

[raylaconico]

Another nice one Bob. I really like these new ones you've posted.

 

[R APPLEBY]

Thanks Ray

 

[jdm61]

i read on a site that sells ivory that the enamel on the big lowers will throw sparks on your metal cutting bandsaw. Those straight uppers are a hell of a lot cheaper than anything from any pachyderm, new or ancient or walrus. I may have to grab a couple of those uppers and see if I can screw them up...lol

 

[bennett]

The only problem with that knife is that it's too nice to actually use Seriously - that's one fine looking knife. Good job!:thumbup:

 

[R APPLEBY]

Thanks all