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Title: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: kbaknife on January 27, 2011, 02:45:00 PM

One I have dubbed The " Hawg Skinner" since she is going to accompany me to Texas on a wild hog hunt this Spring.
1095 San Mai blade and stabilized Sheoak "Rays" for the Take-down handle.
Stainless guard.
Note what I call 'fish scales' in the Sheoak. I called Jessica at Alpha Knife Supply, and she suggested that had that piece been cut long grain instead of end grain, it probably would have been qualified to be a burl.
Regardless, I thought it was stupendous.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/HSe-1.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202011/HSf-1.jpg)

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on January 27, 2011, 02:49:00 PM

Dang thats pretty, Nice work Karl
Dana

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: JohnHV on January 27, 2011, 03:04:00 PM

Awesome work, as usual Karl!  Wood just doesn't get any prettier than that.

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 27, 2011, 03:27:00 PM

Karl, you come up with some pretty handle material. It really sets the knife apart. I really like it. Lin

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on January 27, 2011, 04:14:00 PM

Gorgeous handle wood on that one.

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: oldpaths on January 27, 2011, 05:36:00 PM

Whatever it's classified as,I classify it as PURDY!!!!

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: skullworks on January 27, 2011, 06:24:00 PM

Man! That is beautiful! Never seen xcut Sheoak before!

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: hunt it on January 27, 2011, 07:00:00 PM

Very nice Karl, I hope to be there holding hogs back legs when you get this one dirty!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: JamesJamison on January 27, 2011, 07:11:00 PM

Beautiful knife.

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: Steve Nuckels on January 27, 2011, 07:31:00 PM

It is "stupendous"!

And have fun and good luck on your hunt!  We are all waiting for spring!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: 2treks on January 27, 2011, 07:33:00 PM

DAAAAANG, I like it A BIG BUNCH.
dem pigs in touble.

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: Jason Jelinek on January 27, 2011, 08:44:00 PM

Very, very cool handle material!  I like the looks of the blade.

Probably one of the best I've seen!

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: Kevin Evans on January 27, 2011, 09:08:00 PM

DUDE! You should have sent me that piece of wood!

Is the blade out of the same billet as the last??

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: wv lungbuster on January 27, 2011, 09:24:00 PM

Very Nice

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: Bodork on January 27, 2011, 11:13:00 PM

WOW! What an awesome knife! Not only is the blade stunning, but the way you positioned the wood is spot-on! I'll definately have a bookmark on this one!

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: amar911 on January 28, 2011, 12:38:00 AM

Karl,

That is definitely a unique and beautiful knife -- both the wood and the steel. You have made something very special.

Allan

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: OconeeDan on January 28, 2011, 01:01:00 AM

Karl, it appears that your handle material is cut completely across grain, not what I think of when I hear long grain.  Is is stabilized?  
I think the effect is incredible, and you'll likely be "best dressed" at camp!
Dan

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: kbaknife on January 28, 2011, 06:55:00 AM

Is is cut end grain Dan.
 I said that had it been cut long grain, it would have been a burl.

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: OconeeDan on January 28, 2011, 08:12:00 AM

Ah, I understand now.  Sure did make a different effect!

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: BMG on January 28, 2011, 10:31:00 AM

Wow, impressive knife.

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: Ray Hammond on February 05, 2011, 08:01:00 AM

Dang Karl! Now that's a great package!!!

You and I need to talk soon-before you come to Blade

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: kbaknife on February 05, 2011, 09:25:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Ray Hammond:
Dang Karl! Now that's a great package!!!

You and I need to talk soon-before you come to Blade

815-644-0127

Title: Re: The "Hawg Skinner"
Post by: JamesJamison on February 05, 2011, 03:22:00 PM

Gorgeous.