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Thought I would post a pic of a couple that I am working on just now. The first has Ivory/nickle silver and the second will have african blackwood/nickle silver. They are a pair to match with the pair of rifles I built. a light and a heavy for a light and a heavy. Von Gruff. | ||
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That just looks like it would be warm and comfortable in ones hand when they held it! Don't know why, just the way I feel when I am looking at it. The fitting appears to SUPERB also. ! ! NICE ! ! Don't limit your challenges . . . Challenge your limits | |||
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Very attractive lines, I really like how the lines flow. Looks like some fine knives. Good work. xxxxxxxxxx When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere. NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR. I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process. | |||
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Very nice. What type of steel did you use for the blade. What is the handle material. Do you generally prefer a flat grind as opposed to a convex grind? | |||
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Giday 22WRF. For the Small knife I used a piece of French steel WNR4110 and Paper Ivory Mikarta. I prefer a flat grind as I think it is stronger, and easier to deal with for the inevitable re-work after prolonged use. I use my knives a lot. For the larger of the knives I started from my Grandfathers scrub slasher. It had a date in the 1800's stamped on it. I have a friend who forges knives and he will harden-temper it for me as against the electricitly done for the little one. This is where the larger one started from. Von Gruff. | |||
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I am just starting to make knives. Self taught so many mistakes. But what a difference in a knife from most production knives to my basic ones.. Thanks for the pictures,,, Watson Lake | |||
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Cheers, Watson. The little ivory knife got a workout today. I took the 20VarTarg and got a doz rabbits for the table. Clean and dress was a breeze. You will apreciate a knife so much more when you make it yourself. Von Gruff. | |||
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Nice work, Von Gruff! | |||
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I would have very much liked to have had one to carry during my tours in Vietnam. Heck, I'd very much like to have one to carry these days. Rich | |||
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Too bad it wasn't on one of those monster stag running around the hills of New Zealand!!! | |||
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Very nice knife! I'll try to copy this. Thank you very much for the drawings! Hans | |||
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Have just finished this one. Will post a couple of pics next week. So far the little ivory one has dressed out about 15 goats and numerous rabbits. Von Gruff. | |||
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Von Gruff, I love that knife! I would buy one if you would sell me one! I really like the size and shape, and the bolster style. I think that is a perfect size knife for most deer and smaller size game! Really nice stuff sir! | |||
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Thanks for the kind words guys. I did and update on another thread but here is the second knife finished. It has very special meaning to carry being from a tool my grandfather used a lot. A friend who forges his blades has forged hardened and tempered this blade and I have been more than a bit pleased at how it has turned out. Am off to the mountaind in the next couple of weeks to hopefully test it on a few goats. Have been playing with a pocketknife as well just to complete the set. This has 440 blade with titanium liners and handle scales. Will post a finished piuc in a week or two. Von Gruff. | |||
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