First knife with antler scales.

[panch0]

This is the first time to use a material like bone/horn/antler for scales. I cut out the knife shape first and then ordered the antler. WRONG! At least for this one. I was lucky I had almost the right shape and only had to modify it a little bit. It is a handful of Axis antler. The steel is 1/8" ats34 the handle is about 5" long and the blade is around 4". I was very nervouse and sweating bullets when I was peening the pins. The last time I peened some I cracked a nice piece of cocobolo. I enjoyed working with the antler and will definitely be using it again.

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[Sourdough]

Nice.........Very Nice.

[Reverend Greg]

Nice knife...I only wish I had the finances right now to buy a handmade.
(G)

[Rick]

Jeez, Frank. Just once would you post an ugly knife? That thing is gorgeous. What is the red highlight?

[panch0]

Thanks guys.
Rick it is just some liner material.

[randyt]

really nice knife. I really dig antler scales.

[crashdive123]

Another great looking knife Frank.

[Winter]

Really nice.

[rwc1969]

You do make some fine lookin knives. I really like this one a lot.

[ibosserman]

man that is a nice knife. I tried using dear antler on a dagger. It turned out OK. I made it for my wife for when we go out on our trail adventures. I like how precise you are on all your joints. Very clean.

[klickitat]

That is beautiful.

[Ted]

Another fabulous looking blade! Really like the file work!

I love working with and the look of antler. I have a few to cut up, but waiting till I get some real steel and as good as you!

[rebel]

It's a beauty.

[p moore]

Good looking work Frank. I love deer horn for a knife just harrd to find pieces big enough someitmes. Smells good when you are grinding it dosen't it. :rolleyes:

Paul

[crashdive123]

Good looking work Frank. I love deer horn for a knife just harrd to find pieces big enough someitmes. Smells good when you are grinding it dosen't it. :rolleyes:

Paul

I was recently grinding on some oosik and walrus jaw bone........s t i n k s !

[panch0]

Yes it did stink. Hey Paul yo should post some of you knives like Gzilla, I am sure folks here would love that one.

[panch0]

Here is some pics of the leather pants.

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[Camp10]

I missed this one when you first posted it. Nice work Frank! I like the look of antler on a knife...it just seems to belong there. Like the brass guard also!

[Rick]

That's a sweet set of pants for that guy. Is that a horizontal carry?

[panch0]

Yes it is horizontal carry. Here it is with the new owner putting it to work. I love these pics.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=174&pictureid=2110

[crashdive123]

Nothing better than to see your knives all grown up and working for a living.

[oldtrap59]

Another nice job there pancho. Don't know how long you been doing this but man you do put together some nice pieces down there in south Texas.

Oldtrap

[panch0]

Thanks guys. You are exactly right crash.