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Title: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: kbaknife on July 18, 2008, 07:16:00 PM

Got two more finished up here today:
First one is a W1 Integral forged from a 7/8" round W1 rod, clay processed heat treatment and a stabilized English Walnut handle.
Second one is a Bakelite Hunter forged from 1" square 5160, using a stainless guard and antique bakelite for the handle.
Both knives are fixed assembly.
Thanks for letting me share, folks!
  (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/wh6-1.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/ps5-1.jpg)

Title: Re: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: KHALVERSON on July 18, 2008, 07:47:00 PM

beautiful knives as always karl

Title: Re: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: Leftieshot on July 18, 2008, 10:31:00 PM

I really like the blade of the W1 knife.  I assume what I'm seeing is the hamon, thats a wicked one.

Title: Re: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: Lin Rhea on July 19, 2008, 07:43:00 AM

Both are great. I like the integral's handle/bolster transition. You just rolled it into the metal. Lin

Title: Re: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: OconeeDan on July 19, 2008, 09:04:00 AM

Very nice , Karl!

Title: Re: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: Kevin Evans on July 19, 2008, 12:04:00 PM

Keep up the Great work!!!
Before long maybe one will be mine, that you post.,
  :biglaugh:

Title: Re: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: kbaknife on July 19, 2008, 10:59:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Lin Rhea:
Both are great. I like the integral's handle/bolster transition. You just rolled it into the metal. Lin

Those are really, really fun to make!!

Title: Re: W1 Integral/5160 Hunter
Post by: JEFF B on July 20, 2008, 04:35:00 PM

real nice looking knives!!! wow!!!