Preacher's Hunter

[clemsonreeder]

I just finished this for my uncle who is a pastor. 1095 Steel, khaki MYcarta scales, .308 caliber shell casing for thong hole liner, rattle snake skin I killed while back.

 

[Bailey Knives]

Very nice. I did the icthus and cross file pattern a while back. Yours looks much better.

 

[Will52100]

Good looking knife, your grind looks dead on, the handle comfortable to hold and use and the file work adds the icing to the cake.:thumbup: I don't know if I like the large 308 thong hole or not, but I do have access to plenty of 38 special empties, I will have to measure them and other spent cases to see what I like best, but that's a great idea to used fired cartriges as thong linner. You have given me an idea for a cartouch(spelling?), to de-arm a primmer and inset a fired hunting round in the handle so that just the head and stamp is visible.

 

[mdoyle]

Will,
I've seen that done and it really looks nice.

Clemson,
That is a great package! Love it all but especially the filework!:thumbup:
Nicely done!
Matt Doyle

 

[Troop]

Wow! That file work is awesome! Good idea using spent brass for thong holes.:thumbup:
- Mitch

 

[steelglint]

Fine looking knife and sheath Will, your Uncle will be proud.

Monty

 

[clemsonreeder]

Thanks guys, I hope he does like it. I started making knives this past september so he has no idea I can even make one. This is my 4th. I couldn't have even got started without this forum. I owe many thanks to all the guys on here who are so willing to share their knowledge--truly good people on here.