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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: caveman2533 on December 17, 2013, 08:03:31 pm

Title: Christmas Knife
Post by: caveman2533 on December 17, 2013, 08:03:31 pm

This is the knife I have been working on for the Christmas Exchange.  I want to do more of these this year. I have some awesome slabs of Obsidian to work with.   Elk antler handle capped with Arizona Ironwood and a simple leather fillet where it joins the blade. Blade is dark green Burns Green Obsidian. 12 inches long.

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee414/caveman2533/Flintknapping/IMG_3512_zps8a06ed51.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/caveman2533/media/Flintknapping/IMG_3512_zps8a06ed51.jpg.html)

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee414/caveman2533/Flintknapping/IMG_3508_2_zps6d8e0419.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/caveman2533/media/Flintknapping/IMG_3508_2_zps6d8e0419.jpg.html)

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee414/caveman2533/Flintknapping/IMG_3514_zps8316d083.jpg) (http://s1226.photobucket.com/user/caveman2533/media/Flintknapping/IMG_3514_zps8316d083.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: 4dog on December 17, 2013, 08:06:27 pm

i sooooo hope thats coming to my house!!!!   ;D

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Outbackbob48 on December 17, 2013, 08:35:21 pm

That's a beauty Steve, now don't drop it :'( Bob

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 17, 2013, 09:39:27 pm

Very nice  8)
DBar

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Trapper Rob on December 17, 2013, 09:50:37 pm

That turned out really nice Steve & guys that blade is sweet I had it in my hands. 8)

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: cowboy on December 18, 2013, 09:27:12 am

That is a beauty!

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: AncientArcher76 on December 18, 2013, 11:24:38 am

Great piece Steve!  Hey are u a fly tyer too?  I studied under a famous flytyer and friend that past away Dan Pompernick from Garfield NJ ...He taught me a lot and when I tell you that man was like some of us addicted to his craft ..flying all over the world to get rare feathers...had a salmon fly that auctioned off for 20,000$  insane but was it gorgeous .  Steve it looks like a jig to make bow string too..sorry about the questions I dont want to take aw2ay from that beautiful knife...

Russ

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Knapper on December 18, 2013, 01:10:07 pm

Exquisite knife!
Knapper

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Mohawk13 on December 18, 2013, 01:32:40 pm

Very Nice work there. Knife rivals any I have seen in the past. Exceptional work!!!

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: knapperhead on December 18, 2013, 01:50:00 pm

BEAUTY

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: bowtarist on December 18, 2013, 03:38:13 pm

WOW! Sweet @$$ knife Man!! dp

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: soy on December 19, 2013, 02:44:14 am

Quote from: bowtarist on December 18, 2013, 03:38:13 pm

WOW! Sweet @$$ knife Man!! dp

I could not have said it any better

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Zuma on December 22, 2013, 10:50:30 pm

Wow! Big and pretty. A rare combination.
I just happen to have a size twelve stocking on my mantle

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: caveman2533 on December 23, 2013, 10:21:07 am

Thanks for all the great comments, it should be delivered today or tomorrow and am anxious to see the recipients reaction.

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Blaflair2 on December 23, 2013, 12:26:47 pm

How's it halfted into the antler?

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: caveman2533 on December 23, 2013, 02:07:44 pm

Form fit inletting and Titebond II

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: silverfox on December 23, 2013, 03:31:20 pm

That is a beautiful knife

Title: Re: Christmas Knife
Post by: Knapper on December 23, 2013, 11:05:51 pm

Well the recipient is absolutely blown away!!!!! What an amazing Christmas exchange this has been. This knife and blade that was sent will always have a front row seat on my mantle! Thanks a ton Steve. It's is a whole lot more impressive in person.
Knapper