Utility Hunter

[Burchtree]

This one is about as basic as they get. First time using "natural flavored" micarta. Not sure if I like it or not. Hollow ground 0-1 at 7 1/4 oal with a 3 1/2 blade. Let me know your comments, both good and bad.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Burchtree]

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[Burchtree]

I'm not sure why I did such a strange looking sheath -- I'm not sure if I like it or not.

 

[PlaceKnives]

Great looking knife. I like that sheath, very low profile, only as big as it needs to be.

Take care,
Jared

Place Handmade Knives...

 

[itrade]

Michael,

Yeeeouu Baby. You're on it now.

Really glad you included the close-up of the plunge. Must be a reflection in one of the other pics, but it looked off. Obviously in the closeup it ain't.

Very nice on the grinds, I must say.

I'm not too crazy about the handle.

But the blade is sure is nice work: grinds, blade shape, finish - I like it.

Steve

 

[beluga]

Me likey ! Perhaps a leather sheath would look good on her ?

 

[Burchtree]

Thanks for the kind words.

My plan was to have a leather sheath for it, and still plan on making one. I got bored though and decided to make a quick kydex one (sure takes less time than leather ).

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Looks good. The blade shape will work great for a utility hunter and I have always liked the look of natural Micarta.

 

[JAlexander]

Wow. Purty. Great lines.

Congratulations on a great job.

-James

 

[fishface5]

looks very nice, very functional.

 

[Wotan]

The knife is a beauty. It would however be even better with a leather sheat . Just my opinion.

 

[MtMike]

0-1, natural micarta, what's not to like Gotta be a great worker, the handle looks like it will provide a very secure grip, tho might not fit every hand perfectly.
Of course, a leather sheath would really set up (so sayeth the leather-guy ) Doesn't take THAT long to make a good basic working sheath.
No maker's mark?
MtMike

 

[Burchtree]

For someone skilled leather might not take long, but for me it takes forever!

I've yet to invest in an electro-chem unit so I take mine in to an engraver to have my name put on. This one hasn't made it in yet.

 

[the4th]

Poifect!

 

[Jason Cutter]

Michael, simple is good, and that one is GOOD. It has flavours of Dozier, and the colour of the handle reminds me of Lynn Griffiths knives - seen a lot of tan-natural canvas Micarta. The grinds look spot on. This would make a super-anything knife. Personally reckon you should make it a regular piece in your catalog. It would do well as a utility, hunter, neck knife and put a 1-1/2inch sharpened clip on the top and it would be some awesome tactical piece... Offer some handle material variations ...

I think you're onto something good here. Jason.