Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => At the Forge => Topic started by: Mesophilic on September 22, 2019, 08:10:56 pm

Title: Skinner
Post by: Mesophilic on September 22, 2019, 08:10:56 pm

Just finished up this skinner.  It's based on a Western knife my uncle gave me shortly before he passed.   I'll post a pic of both below.  He carried that knife while enlisted in the Army during the Korean war. 

Blade is 52100 high carbon heat treated to 59 HRC.  Handle is a stabilized English walnut bolster with stabilized ambrosia maple, scales.  About 4.5 inch cutting edge with a 9.5 inch overall length.

(https://i.imgur.com/Q4cJSmD.jpg)

Here they are both together.

(https://i.imgur.com/6VGyU4U.jpg)

Title: Re: Skinner
Post by: Pat B on September 22, 2019, 09:29:46 pm

Ooo, that's a stunning knife and a good reproduction of the classic original.   :OK

Title: Re: Skinner
Post by: Hawkdancer on September 22, 2019, 11:51:23 pm

Very nice job!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Skinner
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 23, 2019, 01:37:14 pm

Turned out very nice

Title: Re: Skinner
Post by: Mesophilic on September 23, 2019, 03:16:59 pm

Thanks guys.

Still need to polish and strop the final edge but usually do that after sheath making.  If I come up with a neat sheath that matches her personality I'll post an update pic.

Title: Re: Skinner
Post by: KHalverson on September 23, 2019, 05:57:27 pm

very nice.