Pointy Hunter (with hamon) ... in progress.

ScottRoush

ScottRoush

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This isn't actually done yet as I have not yet permanently assembled the handle and completed all the little cosmetic issues that come up in the final stretch. I'm holding off because I can't decide if I want to patinate the copper guard. With such a high polish it takes a beautiful dark brown patination.. which I like and is the direction I typically go. But for some reason the polished copper sort of pops on this. The customer has left it up to me. :-)

Aldo 1075 and black walnut burl

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I'm sure the copper with heavy patina would look really cool.

But left bright like it is REALLY highlights the colors and tones in the handle. I'd leave it polished but that's just my opinion.

It's going to get patina soon anyway if he doesn't stay on top of keeping it polished so it probably won't be a huge deal either way.

Nice hunter overall, too.
 
Looks good Scott. With the forged ricasso and the pattern/color of the wood, I agree that the polished copper pops and actually showcases both instead of trying to blend like it would with a patina. I will look still look good either way but I'd go with the polished option.
 
Holy cow man! how is a new knife maker supposed to make it in this world if you keep making such beautiful work like this. That wood grain is awesome and will flow perfectly with that knife!
 
Wow, Scott! Have you been sneekin' around my shop;)? I just finished a knife with a blade almost identical. I mean forged finish, hamon, raised-clip spear point...everything. So needless to say I like it. You could go either way on the patina. It looks good as it is but the patina would tie in with the forged finish as well. Keep up the good work, Scott:thumbup::)
 
Thanks for the comments folks! Yeah.. I agree that the bright copper seems to bring out the rest of the elements. But... this copper patinates to the classiest rich brown. Maybe I will brown it and post another picture. :-)

That's cool Ben... I'd like to see it. This is basically a remake from one I did a long time ago.. but with some slight differences. Although the finish on the flats isn't technically from the forge on this one. I ground the flats, polished and then textured with ball peen and then left most of the oxides from the hamon etch... darkened a hair with cold blue. It's a comfy knife to hold. I might still need to remove some wood though to clean up the lines....
 
Looks exactly right, just the way it is, Great combination of materials and techniques. You have a great sense of design, man!
 
Thanks guys! Gotta make a sheath today and might patinate that guard/spacer for another picture.. can always polish it off until I finally put it all together. I love when I have such a nice pre-epoxy/pin fitment for playing with fittings...
 
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