I just recently re-visited a knife design that I have not made since '08.
I named that design the "White Iron Hunter" after a particular lake in the Boundary Waters Wilderness.
This is a slight variation on that one, so to stay true to the original, I named this one the White Iron Hunter II.
This blade is a clay processed W1 with a stainless guard and a stabilized Franquette Walnut handle.
I only acquired a limited amount of Franquette Walnut about 5 years ago. And I don't have a large amount left. It has a truly unique quality to it, unlike any other Walnut. It has dark and black striations that are very striking.
I often refer to it as almost having a velvet quality.
So, for your viewing pleasure:
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/WIHa-2_zpsa56c3a41.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/WIHa-2_zpsa56c3a41.jpg.html)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/WIHb-2_zpsacfb4f6f.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/WIHb-2_zpsacfb4f6f.jpg.html)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/WIHe-2_zps0175ea76.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/WIHe-2_zps0175ea76.jpg.html)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/WIHf-2_zpscd3338b0.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/WIHf-2_zpscd3338b0.jpg.html)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/WIHd-2_zps3c75d38f.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/WIHd-2_zps3c75d38f.jpg.html)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/WIHc-2_zps420ffa42.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/WIHc-2_zps420ffa42.jpg.html)
really sweet, Karl....I bet that feels great in the hand sir.
Every time I see your knives I am just in awe!
QuoteOriginally posted by Bodork:
Every time I see your knives I am just in awe!
Nobody is more amazed than me.
I got to looking at that first photo and it almost looks like there is a gap at the guard - but it's where the edge of the hamon is and then reflection on the guard face.
A bit misleading.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/WIHaa-2_zpsf8a08129.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/WIHaa-2_zpsf8a08129.jpg.html)
I like everything about this one Karl. :campfire:
I really like that one. The way you shaped the guard is really cool.
I have a little bit of walnut that has those colors from a stump that had lightning damage.
When I loaded the stump on a flat bed trailer I had to trim 1 1/2 feet off to get down to a 8ft legal lode. Down to just a few pieces now.
Another Home Run Karl, your knives not only have a simple eye appeal. They also have a design that begs to be used. Merry Christmas
Oh I like this one too!
Has some Fowler influence!
Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
Karl, I've seen so many of your knives that I know it's pointless wasting time looking for defects such as a gap at the guard! You simply don't let such things slip by! I just envy the skill and craftsmanship in each and every one! Thanks for sharing your pics!
Gorgeous knife!!!!
Jay