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Title: Longhunter
Post by: JohnHV on April 20, 2011, 06:54:00 PM
Always wanted to make a longhunter style and here it is.

Forged 1084 blade 5.5 inches, 11 inches OAL.
Handle is whitetail stag with copper furniture.
I peened over the pins on this one.

It came out a little larger than I had originally planned but it is well balance in the hand and takes a wicked edge.

I really enjoyed making this one!  More will be forthcoming over the summer.


 (http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n261/John_V_2006/Cutlery/IMG_1584.jpg)
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: mater on April 20, 2011, 07:06:00 PM
I really like the copper, and the shape of that blade!


    Mark
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: GWV on April 20, 2011, 07:07:00 PM
John buddy, that is nice!!! No sheath pic?
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: JohnHV on April 20, 2011, 07:21:00 PM
GWV

Still workin' on it...I haven't decided exactly how I want the sheath yet.  Maybe something like Daniel Winkler does with his knives?
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 20, 2011, 09:23:00 PM
John, that, is very cool!

I love that!  Next try some Chromium Permanginate it will turn the antler a nice chocolate color.

I'll be attending a two day work shop next month in TN, among the instructors will be Daniel Winkler, one of my favorite Bladesmiths!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: JMR on April 20, 2011, 09:42:00 PM
Very nice and I like that copper too.
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: JohnHV on April 20, 2011, 10:15:00 PM
Thanks for the kind comments.

Steve, Winkler is one of my favorites as well. Thanks for the tip on using Chromium Permanganate.  Can you tell me where I might get some?
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: Roughcountry on April 21, 2011, 03:15:00 PM
That copper sure sets it off. I like the looks of that one.
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: sticshooter on April 21, 2011, 10:43:00 PM
That looks great. Was that a copper pipe cap?<><
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: JohnHV on April 22, 2011, 08:33:00 AM
Thanks Stic, I'm glad you liked it.

Yes it was a copper cap from the plumbing dept. at a big box store.  Cheap, pure copper and easy to drill and fit on the tang.  Come in 1/2", 3/4" and 1" diameters.

I slotted and reduced the end of the antler so it completely fills the cap.  Made for a very solid attachment together with the pin. I was very pleased with it and will use this technique again.
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: caleb0100 on April 22, 2011, 10:47:00 AM
Very nice John! That handle looks really comfortable.
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: hardwaymike on April 22, 2011, 12:40:00 PM
Beautiful knife John. I really like the combo of the antler and copper. I may try that with the handle of the Helle that I am going to get started on tomarrow.
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 22, 2011, 04:20:00 PM
John. I made a mistake it is Potassium Permangnate.  And you can get it from the pharamcy and maybe the hardware store at the water softner dept.  It comes in a purple crystal form and you mix it in water. The mixture will be a very deep shade of purple, as you apply it to antler or Osage don't freak out, it will start out that purple color and change quickly to a deep brown.  Wear medical gloves because it will turn your hands a deep brown, and it is hard to get off.

I keep my mixture in a jar with the lid on tight and it will last a long time.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: JohnHV on April 22, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
Thanks Steve,

I am familiar with Potassium Permanganate. I didn't put 2 and 2 together (Duh!). It is an oxidizer and I've used it for other things but never on antler.  Will have to try that!

BTW I didn't know what finish to use on the antler because I didn't want anything too shiny, wanted more of an antique look.  I ended up rubbing several applications of mineral oil onto it.  It came out very nice, sort of a satin finish and it darkened it up some.  Just in case anyone else wants to try that.
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: Izzy on April 23, 2011, 07:22:00 PM
They dont come much nicer than that.
Title: Re: Longhunter
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 04, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
That looks great  :thumbsup:

Fin