Ironwood and bronze hunter for Big Rick...

J. Doyle

J. Doyle

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Here's one I just finished up for our friend Big Rick. A really nice hunter with some desert ironwood and bronze fittings. The ironwood has amazing depth that I have a hard time capturing. The hamon also has some cool 'ghost' activity above the transition line that I also didn't capture very well. Maybe see some use soon if it gets there in time?? :)

Specs:
Hand forged from 1075, clay quenched and etched
8 1/4" overall with a 3 3/4" blade, .195" at the ricasso with a nice full distal taper
Rounded spine and ricasso edge for comfort
Bronze fittings with double coined bronze spacers
Desert ironwood handle

All comments welcome.











 
I absolutely love this knife. The simple, nuanced beauty draws me to this design. To a casual observer, it's the antithesis of "flashy". But to a discerning eye, it draws you in. Very nice indeed.
 
I have to agree. Very elegant and beautiful.
The work on the bronze in particular really speaks to me.
Wonderful work. :thumbup:
 
Is the rivet on the bottom functional or for looks? Is there a tutorial on how to do that?

Looks great btw, i could see that sitting next to a wooden handled 1911 and a neck tie.
 
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