First knife with antler scales.

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

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?

Thanks guys.
Rick it is just some liner material.

really nice knife. I really dig antler scales.

Another great looking knife Frank.

Really nice.

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

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.

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!

It's a beauty.

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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

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

Here is some pics of the leather pants.

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture426.jpg

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture428.jpg

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?

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/f...pictureid=2110

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

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

Thanks guys. You are exactly right crash.

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