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Title: 3 more
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on November 15, 2009, 08:42:00 PM

Here is one that i was trying to copy of Karl's. with his OK.
this is 1095 blade is 4 1/2 oal is 9 inches handle is black walnut.
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/holman%20custom%20knives/100_0256.jpg)
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/holman%20custom%20knives/100_0258.jpg)
As you can see it's no Karls.

Here are two of the same, first one is 440c s.s. blade is 3 3/4 and oal is 8 1/4 inches handle is black palm

 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/holman%20custom%20knives/100_0259.jpg)
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/holman%20custom%20knives/100_0260.jpg)


second one is 440c s.s. 3 3/4 blade and oal is 8 1/4inches handle is black walnut

 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/holman%20custom%20knives/100_0262.jpg)
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/holman%20custom%20knives/100_0263.jpg)
all sheaths are hand stitched
hope every one enjoys (one day i will make a picture box, sorry about the pic.)
thanks
dana

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: Steve Nuckels on November 15, 2009, 08:50:00 PM

Wow Dana, those are outstanding!  I'm impressed!  Great sheaths!  

It's evident that you put much thought into design and craftsmanship.

Very nice displays too!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: sticshooter on November 15, 2009, 08:58:00 PM

Very nice. Like a them all. shaeths look awesome also.<><

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: OconeeDan on November 16, 2009, 06:57:00 AM

Looks very nice!

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: prarieboy on November 16, 2009, 04:15:00 PM

Those all look like great packages. U B whoopin some hiknee! LOL!

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: Over&Under on November 16, 2009, 04:21:00 PM

Wow that first one is some kinda sweet!!!  The others are nice too, but that first one really floats my boat!  Good Job!

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on November 16, 2009, 05:01:00 PM

Thank guys
I'm trying to make a good knife, wish i had more time(than 2-3 hr. per day) seams like i just get started and it's time to go to bed.
4 more on the bench to do, and then i start the forging ones.
thanks for the kind words
dana

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: Kevin Evans on November 16, 2009, 08:16:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: Okie 1 on November 20, 2009, 11:03:00 PM

SWEEEETTT!!!!!! Hope ya made a pattern of that 1st one. Christmas is coming up ya know.   ;)

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: tomh on November 21, 2009, 01:02:00 AM

I really like the handle on the first one, the shape is perfect.

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: drewsbow on November 21, 2009, 08:08:00 PM

Very nice Dana , I love the black palm

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on November 21, 2009, 10:27:00 PM

Thanks again guys
the first one was a copy of karls (but his is MUCH better). the next two was taken from a cheap knife(china i think) the guy wanted me to copy it but out of s.s.
I going to keep trying
dana

Title: Re: 3 more
Post by: Bodork on November 21, 2009, 11:33:00 PM

nice knives! Love that sheath!