Large skinner with walnut

randy6679

randy6679

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I wanted to introduce myself; My name is Randy Bush and I have been addicted to knifemaking since I took Gil Hibbens knifemaking class last August. When I finished his class and got home I spent a few months acquiring what I needed to start making my own knives. All of my knives are stamped with "GR Bush Jr Alabama". This is a large skinner I made out of 5/32 inch 440c stainless with steel bolsters and stabilized black walnut handles. I made the sheath out of 8-9 oz leather and hand stitched.

Randy Bush

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Thanks a lot, I was impressed how pretty the walnut turned out. Walnut is my favorite handle material because it is always a surprise, you never know exactly what it will loook like until it is polished. Here is another knife of the same design with different handle materials.

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Beautiful work Randy nice lines. Question....I have been looking into marking my knives with a name/logo. and trying to get feedback on the different methods. I noticed your name stamp . what method do you use? are you happy with it. Reccomend? thanks, John Luke
 
Yes, I am very happy with it. I use a Personalizer Plus I got from Jantz Knife Supply. You can mark and etch. Some knives I think look good with a black name and some I etch deep and buff off the black so it leaves just the etch and no color. I used Marking Methods to order my stencils.

Randy Bush
 
thanks Randy, I have the catalogue. and I checked out the marking methods site. when you ordered the stencils did they do the art work or did you have your logo already drawn up. how expensive was it , if you dont mind me asking....thanks for your time on this. John Luke
 
I gave them a general idea and they created it. They charge a $50 art fee and a $70 minimum order, I think. After the art fee and minimum I ended up with 12 stencils of 3 different sizes.You can use the stencils over and over several times.

Randy Bush
 
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