Spalted Maple Burl Mid-Size Fighter

Dave Kelly

Dave Kelly

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Hi, Was able to finally finish a knife between a fun little wood project and health stuff.

5.5" 1095 Blade
S.S. guard with Sil. bronze and s.s. file worked spacers
Stabilized spalted Maple burl handle
10.5 o.a.l.
Dark brown, lightly aged leather sheath with dark brown shark inlay

Thanks,

Dave


I wasn't able to photogragh the detail in the hamon but........
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Thats real nice both the knife and sheath!! I love the filework on the spacers pure class.
 
As always Dave, incredible and all your style!

Good job!

-Michael
 
That is SWEET Dave! I would say one of your nicest i've seen. That burl is beautiful and I like the blade shape and hamon too. The sheath is VERY nice as well.

Peter
 
great work, actually would make a good whitetail --small camp knife. it's so beautifal that one really would want it for show & tell. but i'm the kind of guy that would enjoy putting it to use as my awed companions stared.
dennis
 
Big Rick nailed it - pure class. Blade, handle, guard and sheath - all really well done. Anyone would be proud to have that on their hip. :thumbup:

Roger
 
your knives always look great to me.
 
Very nice. Nice crisp hamon line. I'd love to pick your brain about how you finish the blade.

That sheath has so many interesting features. I love how you textured the overlay to mimic the sharkskin. I also really like how you didn't stitch it down. It really allows the elements to flow together rather than emphasize each. Very very nice.
And that keeper strap is pure class.
 
Quite a good looking knife/sheath package.

Looks like it would be very comfortable in hand as well.
 
SBranson said:
Very nice. Nice crisp hamon line. I'd love to pick your brain about how you finish the blade.

That sheath has so many interesting features. I love how you textured the overlay to mimic the sharkskin. I also really like how you didn't stitch it down. It really allows the elements to flow together rather than emphasize each. Very very nice.
And that keeper strap is pure class.
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Please feel free to pick away Stuart, I'll type up some info. on the blade finishing and post tomorrow or I can email it to you. My email is dakconATsbcglobalDOTnet


Thanks again you guys!

Dave
 
^^^ all that. Two thumbs up! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Coop
 
Dave,
Have to chime in! That's a great looking knife!
Glad you're able to get back into the swing of things, so to speak... :thumbup:
The entire package is just way handsome! :D
 
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