Here is a few pics of the knife I just completed. Thanks to my buddy and mentor Dave Ricke for the help and guidance. The blade stock is produced by Doug Ponzio, when I saw it by Dave`s shop, I had to have one. This is what we came up with.Thanks for peeking.
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Dyed elk antler scales, stainless bolster. My first attempt at stippling and filework. Dave did the etch on the blade & bolster
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Very nice
Beautiful job!
Oh yea! I like it!
Very nice embelishments!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation
Very nice. I like the stippling on the bolsters. Thanks for sharing.
Chris
That's a dandy!!
man, that is a super looking knife you have. i like stag handles on any knife..thanks, for sharing the pictures with us..thanks, denny
WHOOOOOOAAAAA!
Very nice Big River!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Very Nice. Good size for the job too.
That's one of my favorite handle shapes - no long guard to get in the way, but still a positive stop for your hand. Nice, clean work with the dovetailed bolsters.
I too like the dovetailed bolsters and the tapered tang is classy.
Wow, I am impressed. nice work. Ron.
Looks good and like Lin said, real nice size!
Well done,Brian congrats.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :notworthy: Nice!!
Holy Moly that is awesome. You and I need to talk my friend.
That's a great looking knife. Good job.
Very nice and well executed with a pleasing balance of details.
Nice Brian.
Looks Great Brian!