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LongRifle

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I just got this knife today, the photo is by Terry though...not too hard to tell ;). This is one of my favorite knives I have ever seen or handled. Outstanding box elder burl handle, great temper line, great grind lines, and an unsharpened clip. Terry is also a great guy to work with, I am really looking forward to my next Primos knife...

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Matt
 
The red is a fairly common trait of box elder; blond with a red band or two. It's a pretty neat handle...

Matt
 
Matt,
I'm sure glad you're happy with the knife. It was great working with you on it. For some reason I can't see the pic. In case there's anyone else who can't see it, here's a shot:
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MicMurry,
Matt's right. It's common to find red bands marbling their way through Box Elder Burl.
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I was curious about what caused it, and started looking out on the Internet. Here's what I found.

"The most attractive asset of box elder wood is the stunning red streaks that can appear in the trunks of larger specimens. These red streaks are the pigment from a fungus that enters the tree"

I guess it's something like Spalted Maple? Isn't the spalting from a fungus? Anyway, I think it's pretty neat. The wood of course has to be stabilized.
 
Just thought I'd jump in...

Great looking knife, but wait until you put her to use. I have enjoyed using my Primos hunter so far, and plan on using her to process my first couple of deer :D this season. The knife holds a great edge, and the fit, finish, and balance on my hunter are very impressive.

I have one of Terry's bowie's on order now, and plan to order one of his tactical's after receiving the bowie.

You made a wise choice :cool:
 
Spalting can happen on any kind of wood, not just maple. It is caused by staining, mold and fungi. It can cause all kinds of beautiful patterns. Spalting shows up best on the lighter colored woods.

Because of the possible presence of spores, spalted wood should never be worked on without wearing a good dust mask or respirator. The spores have been proven to cause allergic reactions and may lead to serious lung disease.

Nice knife! :D
 
I'm not a wood person but, you guys keep coming up with these awesome blocks of incredible stuff. I may become a convert soon . Well I did convert on my last one so I am a WOODIE ( now don't anyone get a nasty thought ).

The knife is just fantastic , sure looks like a fine user .



Jerry
 
Jerry, it looks like it would be a great user, but I will never find out- the knife is way too nice :). I think this is going to be a "viewing only" knife ;).

Matt
 
The knife is undoubtably beautiful, but to not use it would be a shame.

Can't speak for Terry but no matter how "pretty" I make one, I love to know that it is being put to the use it was created for.
 
Ken I can't do it ;). It is so hard to put that first scratch on a knife. But everything about it would make a great user; great edge and profile and I have never seen thicker leather in the sheath. I hope I don't hurt Terry's feelings by not using it, sorry Terry ;), I will try my hardest to clean a trout or two (assuming I catch one:D ).

Matt
 
Actually, there have been quite a few people tell me that they decided not to use a knife I made for them. They just take it out, look at it, and play with it, then put it away. I find it rather flattering.

I have plenty of folks out there that are using them and giving me reports. To me, to make a working knife, and have someone think so much of it that they don't want to scratch it is a big compliment.
 
Matt,

I certainly know what you mean . Some knives just strike a nerve in ya that makes you want to pamper them instead of using them . I have some plain knives that I just could not bring myself to scratch and then some lookers like this one of yours that I have beat the hell out of . I have a beloved B&T by Buxton that was just beautiful that I have used like a large knife and just can't seem to put away . It looks much older than the 9 months that it is . Either way ,enjoy her and I know that just the owner ship of the blade will bring you much pride .

I have looked that handle over at least 10 times and find a new color hue every time . Just stunning wood .



Jerry
 
As a matter of fact I did just use it, I was sitting down half asleep (long week) watching the Croc Hunter and I dropped the knife into my arm. The guard hit first and the blade just seemed to scrape my arm, the cut itself is only about 2" long but now I can see the entire distance the blade traveled 3.5"- I've got a nice scrape line below the cut. When I dropped it thought that I was going to have to drive to the hospital, but I didn't see any blood at first and then a few seconds later the cut started to bleed. It certainly isn't a bad cut. So the knife has now been used :D :rolleyes: .

Matt
 
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