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Title: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on August 10, 2010, 06:19:00 PM

Just finished this one up. I choose Claro walnut for the handle and rasp bolsters. The bolster has  mosaic pin and also the scales have 14 brass pins. Spacers are Black fiber & brass & red fiber.Blade has file work on spine and is 8" oal is 13".thanks<><
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Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: skullworks on August 10, 2010, 06:34:00 PM

That is beautiful!!!!!!

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: Montauks on August 10, 2010, 06:53:00 PM

Very, Very nice Stic

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: Scott Roush on August 10, 2010, 07:47:00 PM

nice.... nice combination of fittings...

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: Steve Nuckels on August 10, 2010, 07:57:00 PM

That's great looking Frank!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: prarieboy on August 10, 2010, 08:47:00 PM

Stic from over here it's gets better everytime You post!

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: Shinken on August 10, 2010, 08:51:00 PM

That is a *fabulous* lookin' tool Frank!

Shoot straight, Shinken

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on August 10, 2010, 09:42:00 PM

Outstanding Frank !

   :notworthy:    :notworthy:  Love it Love it Love it!

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on August 10, 2010, 10:28:00 PM

Thanks Guys. Yeah i really like this one. Was hard to decide which wood to use. But I am happy with the walnut.<><

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: JohnHV on August 11, 2010, 12:59:00 PM

Stic,

I love those big knives.  This one looks like a real workhorse!

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Post by: PASSTHRU2 on August 11, 2010, 09:22:00 PM

That a beauty.  Good tool when you run out of ammo.

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Post by: oldpaths on August 12, 2010, 06:44:00 PM

Really nice!!! I like all the detail and the way you left the teeth from the narrow edge of the file.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: BrownA5 on August 14, 2010, 09:11:00 AM

That is beautiful workmanship!

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: Track on August 14, 2010, 06:20:00 PM

Like those rasp bolsters.

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: amar911 on August 14, 2010, 10:37:00 PM

VERY cool looking knife, Frank. I really like your choice of wood. You did good!

Allan

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: WESTBROOK on August 15, 2010, 12:48:00 PM

Great job Frank! I really like those rasp bolsters. Walnut makes a beautifull handle, especialy as it ages with use.

Eric

Title: Re: RIFLEMANS KNIFE
Post by: sticshooter on August 17, 2010, 09:26:00 PM

Thanks Guys., Got another in thne works with a liitle more pin work<><