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Drop Point Hunter


Robakyo

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This is a knife I made over the winter. Simple, and without the usual file work. Mystery metal of the bed frame kind. Ipe scales with brazing rod pins. I made another similar to this, but gave it to my brother, who was visiting from Colorado. I'll have to get him to send me a few pics.

 

Robert

 

 

 

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Simple but elegant. I like it!

Dave

 

Thank you Dave. I appreciate that a lot.

 

I like it, too. A little rustic with this finish, but roughness - I think - is a very essential element of the beauty of a knife.

 

Nice work.

 

Greetings 

 

Gergely

 

Thank you Gergely. Even though it looks rustic, I draw filed the blade and took it to 220 grit before the heat treatment. It is tough. I've used it to dig arrow tips out of target frames, and a few tree trunks. It still holds a good edge.

 

Man, this is nice. A good looking hunter, for sure! 

 

Thank you Benton. I worked quite a bit on design sketches and then made several cardboard cut-outs to see what shape felt comfortable in my hand. Even so, after forging, I felt the curve of the handle crowded my hand, so I straightened the arch more.

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