Hunter with NICE koa for the MKA show

[J. Doyle]

Here's a drop point hunter that I will be taking to the show in Missoula Friday. This is my first experience with koa and I'm liking it a lot. This piece has a TON of figure, curl and chatoyance that, as many others have noted, you can't catch in a picture.

This is nice and light and thin, measuring only 1/2" across the back of the guard. It also has a very thin keen edge. Things that I feel are important in a hunting knife.

Specs:
Hand-forged from 1084
8 3/4" overall, 4" blade .190" thick at the ricasso
Heavily rounded spine and ricasso edge for comfort
German silver guard and spacer
Coined spacer collar
Curly Koa handle, stabilized
Held together with a hidden bolt on the butt end. I didn't want to put a pin in the koa.

 

[RyanW]

Beautiful knife John! You really know how to make Guards and spacers look Classy...

Good Luck at the show this weekend!

 

[Grapevine]

Yes, that spacer is very elegant. I like how you did the butt of the handle too.

 

[BenR.T.]

Very nice again John! :thumbup: I gotta get you secret for such perfect coining, that spacer looks great!

 

[SBranson]

Spot on! Nice lines and proportions and the finish lets the knife speak for itself. A beauty!

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks for commenting guys.

Ben- anytime. Be glad to share how I do the coining.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Really nice work John.

 

[D lisch]

John that is a beauty. I hope you have a good show.