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Title: Knife to match a bow
Post by: kbaknife on January 11, 2015, 05:56:00 PM

I had a customer order a bow from Timber Ghost Archery with a striped Black and White Ebony.
When they made his riser he had them keep a chunk of material from the 'mother' piece for a knife.
I'm hoping to get a picture of them together.
1095/420 San Mai and Black and White Ebony:

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/BBf-a-2_zpsc0fe8a8c.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/BBf-a-2_zpsc0fe8a8c.jpg.html)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/BBe-a-2_zpsb27dc68a.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/BBe-a-2_zpsb27dc68a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: kbaknife on January 11, 2015, 06:05:00 PM

I don't think he'd mind if I posted up the bow, as well:

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Trad%20Gang/BBg_zps5f7f4e82.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/kbaknife/media/Trad%20Gang/BBg_zps5f7f4e82.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: bjansen on January 11, 2015, 06:42:00 PM

Beautiful combo. The San Mai is outstanding.

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 11, 2015, 07:51:00 PM

That's a great looking knife and should compliment the bow well. Great work Karl.
:campfire:

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: allen newberry on January 11, 2015, 09:29:00 PM

A nice matching set.

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: Shinken on January 11, 2015, 11:14:00 PM

Simply a *delight* just to look at that blade/handle combination!

That archer should be pleased as punch!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: D.Ellis on January 12, 2015, 01:13:00 AM

That's a beauty Karl......I hope I get to see your knives in person sometime......I get the impression the photo's do not do them justice at all.
Darcy :campfire:

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: Bodork on January 16, 2015, 09:17:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by D.Ellis:
That's a beauty Karl......I hope I get to see your knives in person sometime......I get the impression the photo's do not do them justice at all.
Darcy :campfire:

Ditto!

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: gudspelr on January 19, 2015, 10:17:00 AM

Very nice looking knife, Karl. And that's an amazing looking riser on that bow. I'll bet the owner is loving having such a great knife to go along with it.

I was hoping you might share what you thought about working with that handle material? I got a block of the same wood as a gift just over a year ago and have been letting it dry after I took the wax off the sides (left it on the ends). I've never really done much with ebony, but hear it can be brittle. Any tips to avoid making a mess of things?

Jeremy

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: kbaknife on January 20, 2015, 11:20:00 PM

I've used ebony many, many times and have yet to see a crack.
As well, my method of assembly allows the owner to loosen the assembly to allow the handle to move however it wants to move.
I look at it this way - is your block of wood sitting there cracked that was given to you?
Then why should it crack when being used on a knife?
I did find this black and white ebony to be a bit softer that regular Gaboon or Macassar ebony.

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: KillerBee on January 25, 2015, 02:21:00 PM

Hey Karl! The knife exceeds all expectations! :clapper:

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: kbaknife on January 25, 2015, 02:26:00 PM

She's a beauty, for sure.
Can't wait for some more pictures.

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: gudspelr on January 29, 2015, 06:32:00 AM

Thanks for the info, Karl-I appreciate it.

Jeremy

Title: Re: Knife to match a bow
Post by: monsterbuck on February 02, 2015, 05:23:00 PM

Yea keep use posted with some pics. I'm sure it'll be beautiful. God bless.

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