Jigged bone shadow/sodbusters?

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Jason Fry

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I'd like to see pics of some jigged bone knives without bolsters. I'm thinking slimline trapper, or sodbuster, or shadow type patterns. Got any pics of a knife like that? Fishing for ideas for the next one.
 
What about a KHnutbuster?

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Case antique bone scales, Bose heat treated A2 blade.

- Christian
 
Jerry Halfrich: "Shadow" Winchester

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richstag said:
Christian, can you tell me more about this knife? I love it.

Kevin
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That is Kerry Hampton's signature pattern, the KHnutbuster. Kerry was trained by Tony Bose himself and his excellent work reflects that. I got this knife a couple of years ago and it was my first custom. A month after I got it I dropped it on asphalt, taking a good sized chip out of one of the scales. I was stunned at first, but it really was a blessing in disguise. Because the KHnutbuster was now "damaged" I didn't feel bad actually using it and it quickly became my primary carry. Using it confirmed that customs really are a step up in quality. Fit and finish is first rate, swedging is nice and even, blade actually came sharp, and I was able to choose the scale material and blade steel that I wanted.

The KHnutbuster is a good deal more used now. There are more scratches, and it's more patinaed. I don't care, I think it looks better than when new.

- Christian
 
Christian, I think it looks incredible. Thanks for the info on the knife :) A2 sounds great.
 
Slider817 said:
I really like the No bolster look, any production makers have one in their lineup?
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Schatt and Morgan did a SFO run for a small knife shop in Alabama of sodbusters hafted in really nice sambar stag without any bolsters. You may be able to find them on the 'bay occasionally and last I checked they weren't too expensive. Here's one I had but traded away awhile back.

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Nathan
 
Kerry Hampton KHnutbuster...started out like this.....

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changed clothes and ended up like this.

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Ken Coats EO....

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Nathan, I think this is the same knife you had. No worries...it is well cared for. :)

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It is indeed and it's lookin good :thumbup: That EO Coats is just an absolutely fantastic looking slipjoint as well and I'm sure the F&F equals it's appearance :)

Nathan
 
Very nice! I was thinking there must be a reason for all the keystone shields on your patterns. Of course it dawned on me it is a Pennsylvania thing which is where you are from! :thumbup:
 
Note bone, but a little shadow stag action....WHAT A KNIFE...and a shadow in stag nonetheless.........Let teh salivating begin

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