A guy in our archery club asked me to make a set of knives for him and his son. He asked that I have them done before the archery season opener. He gave me two shed antlers and asked that I make his for a left handed user and his son's for a right hander. I saved the brow tines for display bases. I still need to make the sheaths.
The blades are O1 steel heat treated and twice tempered to RC60
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Ron, Those are a couple of real beauties!!
The file work is superb.
Outstanding work. Absolutely gorgeous knives!
what a beautiful work of art! :clapper:
man those are NICE. I love seeing work from talented guys.
All I can say is "Dang!" Very nice work.
nice set! ide love to make some but ive got 4 boys ,thats a lot of work!
Very nice job.
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WOW , those are pretty :0)
Very well done!!
Fantastic looking knives. Beautiful file work.
Ron - That's about as nice as anything I've ever seen . . . totally outstanding. That's also a great idea for a display stand. Really like the way you finished out the antler.
POP
Very nice!
Those are beautiful, any father and son would be proud to carry something like that. My wife and I are expecting our first child any day now. And I cant wait for the lil fella to get here.
SaaWeeeeet! Man, those look great. Love the lines, and the filework. Great job!
thats awsome!!! great work!
jake
Outstanding work. He should be very pleased.
GEEEESSS! Them are sweet!!!!!!!!!! Very fine workmanship!!!!
How did you write the names on the bottom??
Jake
Beautiful...has the subtle lines of a Nessmuk...very nice shape and finish.
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Your correct. Nessmuck inspired. A true Nessy would never have fancy file work but would rather be plain looking. I couldn't help myself. :)
Chortdraw, I write on the bone very lightly with a hard leaded pencil and then use a fine tipped sharpie and then 4 coats of lacquer.
QuoteOriginally posted by bjk:
Beautiful...has the subtle lines of a Nessmuk...very nice shape and finish.
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Two real beauties! Way to go.
Wow what great file work I love them.
Great blade shape. Reminds me of the "Nessmuk" style.
Totally amazing the talent here, that produces such treasure. I'm in awe again!
Brent
There is so much talent on this site! Those that don't have any (me) really appreciate seeing great stuff. Just dang fine work!
I LOVE those knives! Excellent job! :thumbsup:
I finished the sheaths for the Father and Son set. 8 Oz. Oak tanned leather with a medium brown dye.
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Those have got to be the coolest knives and sheaths I've ever seen! Great job!
Sent ya a PM.
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AWESOME... :thumbsup: