View Full Version : First knife with antler scales.
panch0
11-30-2010, 07:18 PM
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
11-30-2010, 07:31 PM
Nice.........Very Nice.
Reverend Greg
11-30-2010, 07:49 PM
Nice knife...I only wish I had the finances right now to buy a handmade.
(G)
Jeez, Frank. Just once would you post an ugly knife? That thing is gorgeous. What is the red highlight?
panch0
11-30-2010, 07:55 PM
Thanks guys.
Rick it is just some liner material.
randyt
11-30-2010, 09:00 PM
really nice knife. I really dig antler scales.
crashdive123
11-30-2010, 09:45 PM
Another great looking knife Frank.
Winter
11-30-2010, 10:29 PM
Really nice.
rwc1969
11-30-2010, 11:49 PM
You do make some fine lookin knives. I really like this one a lot.
ibosserman
12-01-2010, 01:33 AM
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
12-01-2010, 01:57 AM
That is beautiful.
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
12-01-2010, 08:17 PM
It's a beauty.
p moore
12-02-2010, 10:28 AM
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
12-02-2010, 12:39 PM
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
12-02-2010, 12:51 PM
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
12-10-2010, 07:44 PM
Here is some pics of the leather pants.
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/panch074/Picture426.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu51/panch074/Picture428.jpg
Camp10
12-10-2010, 08:04 PM
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!
That's a sweet set of pants for that guy. Is that a horizontal carry?
panch0
12-19-2010, 09:17 PM
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
12-19-2010, 09:22 PM
Nothing better than to see your knives all grown up and working for a living.
oldtrap59
12-19-2010, 10:16 PM
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
12-20-2010, 10:53 AM
Thanks guys. You are exactly right crash.
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