Little Skinner

TJ Smith · Nov 29, 2001

A old saw blade some brass, bloodwood, and a deer antler.

8 1/4 overall with a 3 3/4 blade.Edge quenched but not etched. The temper line shows if the light hits it just right.
This is # 50 for me.
Your coments are appreciated.
Take Care
TJ Smith

Bruce Bump · Nov 30, 2001

TJ, That brass, bloodwood and antler goes really good together. That old saw blade looks good too! Nice styling.

Sylvester · Nov 30, 2001

I like it

Running Dog · Nov 30, 2001

I like the use of the wood endcaps to the antler, brass is overused IMO...Good work!

Running Dog

L6steel · Nov 30, 2001

Very nice knife TJ!!!!

Bruce, congrats on the KI article and pic!!

Bruce Evans · Nov 30, 2001

Very nice looking skinner,Keep up the great work.
Bruce

Pretender · Nov 30, 2001

That's awesome!

Dan

ddavelarsen · Nov 30, 2001

TJ, that's great, the bloodwood really sets off the antler. Brass is a good match too. Nice lines, thanks for sharing!

Dave

Bimjo · Nov 30, 2001

TJ- that's a really sweet looking knife.

Let me know if it ever gets "wanderlust" or the urge to just "get out of the house" and I'll send you my address.

Anything to keep a blade happy, ya know?

royboy · Nov 30, 2001

hey TJ,dam that is one sweet lookin knive..love the handle.please if you dont mind,explain how you did your saton finish,, royboy

ExamonLyf · Nov 30, 2001

Thanks TJ.., a nice job with a balanced look......thanks for sharing the picture...

"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"

TJ Smith · Dec 1, 2001

THANKS GUYS
A guy needs a boost once in a while just to keep going.
The satin finish After heat treating I sand 120, 220,400, and then to a fine satin brite belt. then hand strop on a grey satin brite pad until it looks right.
Thanks for the good comments
TJ Smith

RHINOKNIVES · Dec 1, 2001

you've done it, great use of contrast.

Ripper · Dec 3, 2001

That's a fine looking knife,I like the combination of materials.
Regards, Greg