Ironwood and ats34 ~ small game hunter

thartman

thartman

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Just completed this Loveless inspired Small Game Hunter. Interested in feedback
Thanks
Tim H

Steel 1/8" ATS 34
Hardness 58 RC
OAL 8 1/4"
Blade 3 3/4"
Handle Arizona Desert Ironwood
Bolster 416 SS
Pins 1/4" 416 SS
Thong Tube 1/4" 303 SS
Handsewn Leather Sheath

Knife Hunter #194 SmllGame Ironwood ATS34 REVHANDLE.jpg

Knife Hunter #194 Smll game Ironwood ATS34 LOGOBLSTRPIN.jpg

Knife Hunter #194 Smll Game IRONWOOD ATS34 REVRSE w SHTH.jpg

Knife Hunter #194 Smll Game IRONWOOD ATS34 LOGOHNDLE.jpg

KNIFE HUNTER #194 Smll Game IRONWOOD ATS34 LOGOw SHTH.jpg
 
When I first saw your photos, the thought that immediately came to mind was that your knife could very quickly become a trusted daily companion. The lines are clean and simple, the execution well done. Nice work.
 
Thanks for the kind words. When I drew up the design for this knife I was inspired by several Loveless knives. The Caper Finn, standard drop point hunter and field and stream.What I wanted was a knife that had a full size grip but could be used like a smaller knife. This knife has a real comfortable feel in the hand which allows for a secure grip when using it in multiple holds.
 
I suppose it's a small game hunter if you include whitetail deer in small game (IMHO). That is one pretty/handsome knife that would work wonderful for deer hunting, IF a person could force him/her self to dirty it up like that.

OK, now lets add serrations near the ricasso, saw teeth on the spine, a gut hook (maybe two), wrap the handle with paracord, stretch the blade four or five inches, give it an American tanto point beveled on only one side, and parkerize the metal. ;-)

On second thought it is perfect the way it is. Outstanding!

- Paul Meske
 
Looks very nice! The combination of materials, and the flowing lines make a nice looking blade!!!
 
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