Trad Gang

Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Steve Nuckels on May 19, 2011, 09:42:00 PM

Title: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 19, 2011, 09:42:00 PM
Just finished this knife, mortised canvas Micarta handle, 5160, 416 ss guard 4 3/4" blade 9 3/4" OAL.  Vine file work on the spine and satin finished.

Wood lined plain leather sheath.

This one feels very good in the hand.  The neat thing about the canvas Micarta is even when finished smooth when it gets wet it gets sort of tacky and provides a good grip.

  (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/Micarta%20Hunter/MicartaHunter002.jpg)
  (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/Micarta%20Hunter/MicartaHunter004.jpg)
  (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/Micarta%20Hunter/MicartaHunter005.jpg)

Steve
-------
Potomac Forge
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on May 19, 2011, 09:56:00 PM
Sweet knife, I'm liking it
Dana
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: Idahomike251 on May 19, 2011, 09:58:00 PM
Steve, I like it. Very clean design. I also like the way you excecuted the sheath pouch. The whole package says "Use me on your next hunt!".
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: gables on May 19, 2011, 11:10:00 PM
Great lines. The finger guard is a great shape. Can you explain how the sheath is wood lined?
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: Tom I. on May 20, 2011, 08:01:00 AM
Steve....
That's the best of yours that I've seen.  Great work.  I love it!
Tom I.
Hagerstown, MD
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 20, 2011, 03:51:00 PM
Gabriel, I made a inner sheath of Basswood, then glued it inside the leather.  In place of welts and keeps moisture to a minimum.

 (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/WoodsheathLinerOct2010034.jpg)
 (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/WoodsheathLinerOct2010035.jpg)
 (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/WoodsheathLinerOct2010039.jpg)

Steve
-------
Potomac Forge
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: oldpaths on May 20, 2011, 03:59:00 PM
Very nice bro. I really like the looks of that one!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: Kevin Evans on May 20, 2011, 04:43:00 PM
Good job Steve ,I like how your becoming more creative with handle design  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Canvas Micarta Hunter
Post by: GWV on May 20, 2011, 05:31:00 PM
That is nice!