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Why the lack of the bullseye on those two?
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The latter is on its way to me in the mail, as we speak!
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Smoke-n-Mirrors, thanks for that in-hand shot! :thumbup:
Nice score
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Why the lack of the bullseye on those two?
The latter is on its way to me in the mail, as we speak!
That was before they were standard. Let me know how she looks. That one was a beauty.
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Naa. It was for an order. She is sold.
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Cool. I think the bullseye is a great branding mark. I was a wee disappointed that the one I have coming didn't have it, but I'll probably live.
There will be usage pics as soon as it gets here! It does look amazing.
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ahem.
the "other" hunter by Fiddleback.
(guess which sheath is home-made?)
I like that lol.
I'm guessing the bottom one ???
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ahem.
the "other" hunter by Fiddleback.
(guess which sheath is home-made?)
Why I oughtta'!! *shakes fist*
The KPH's look to be a superb refinement. I think you and Andy hit a home-run with those :thumbup:
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Hey um, if you're ever looking to let one of those knives go, I can help you with that. Just sayin'.
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Hey um, if you're ever looking to let one of those knives go, I can help you with that. Just sayin'.
It's still listed in Andy's line up...7th knife down right under the Karda.
http://fiddlebackforge.com/ourline.cfm
I do think he said something about not doing any more metal bolsters, not sure if that applies to this model or not.
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I offer a free clean up and re-mark service. You pay shipping home. If there is enough meat to the handle, and the tube is positioned correctly I can add the innards to a bullseye tube for $25.
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Well, it was you that brought your original design to him, that's what I meant. We have both of you to thank
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I'm thinking that, like any manufacturer of goods...be they one-off, limited production, or even factory produced, there HAS to be a return on investment of time, materials, opportunity cost for the effort to validate itself.
The bolsters were time-consuming and demanding, and the swedge was a fine hand-held grind that could not be made with a jig.
Were knife-making and vending a hobby, maybe the bolstered, swedged KPH might be played with as an expert's investigation into materials and techniques. For a person who is supporting a family, home, and trying to accomodate the best combination of efficiency, artistry, innovation and market demand with his knife-making, such a demanding focus on one particular, low-volume model is not only counter-productive, but self-defeating.
I love what I have, but I realize I got very lucky.
The bolsters were time-consuming and demanding, and the swedge was a fine hand-held grind that could not be made with a jig.
Were knife-making and vending a hobby, maybe the bolstered, swedged KPH might be played with as an expert's investigation into materials and techniques. For a person who is supporting a family, home, and trying to accomodate the best combination of efficiency, artistry, innovation and market demand with his knife-making, such a demanding focus on one particular, low-volume model is not only counter-productive, but self-defeating.
I love what I have, but I realize I got very lucky.
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Oops wrong place 
Was quoting for a pm and posted...like the sleepy idiot I feel like
I'm getting too old for pulling all-niters
Was quoting for a pm and posted...like the sleepy idiot I feel like
I'm getting too old for pulling all-niters
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Here is the Hunter and Bravo 1 comparison. Hope it's not to late, I had to wait for my hunter to come show up. Sorry for the pics, iPhone is the best I had today.
Here is one with my favorite hunter
Here is one with my favorite hunter
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Yes! Thank You forgedblades! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Those pictures are perfect! Now I have an even better idea of what it should feel like.
I'm absolutely stoked for mine, I think it'll be a real pleasure to work with, especially with that handle. I foresee good times ahead
Who made your favorite hunter?
I'm absolutely stoked for mine, I think it'll be a real pleasure to work with, especially with that handle. I foresee good times ahead
Who made your favorite hunter?
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It's a William Courtney, 52100 with a sheep horn handle.
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That's a very comfy lookin handle :thumbup: Found this on his site:
Your avatar knife looks like it might be more of his work.
Thanks again for the pictures.
Your avatar knife looks like it might be more of his work.
Thanks again for the pictures.