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  1. 11-30-2010, 07:18 PM #1
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    Default 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.
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    Nice knife...I only wish I had the finances right now to buy a handmade.
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    Jeez, Frank. Just once would you post an ugly knife? That thing is gorgeous. What is the red highlight?
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    Thanks guys.
    Rick it is just some liner material.
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    really nice knife. I really dig antler scales.
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    Another great looking knife Frank.
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    Really nice.
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    You do make some fine lookin knives. I really like this one a lot.
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    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.
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    That is beautiful.
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    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!
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    It's a beauty.
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by p moore View Post
    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.

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

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    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!
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    That's a sweet set of pants for that guy. Is that a horizontal carry?
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    Yes it is horizontal carry. Here it is with the new owner putting it to work. I love these pics.

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