New Camo Hunter

[Randy Lucius]

Finished up a new hunter today except for sharpening. This was a re-handle of one I made that I didn't like the way it turned out. I like it better now. I have three blades ready for heat treat, hopefully tomorrow night. Also have several blades profiled ready for bevel grinding. Trying to get a few more done before Christmas.

 

[Smallshop]

Flawless finish on that one!

 

[Austin Thrasher]

That is beautiful man! Very nice work.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Nice work!!!

 

[mike miller]

Beautiful wood. I'm glad you posted for viewing.

 

[Chris Railey]

Dang that looks good.

 

[Merle]

That is awesome! What is the handle material?

 

[Randy Lucius]

That is awesome! What is the handle material?

Dyed maple burl.

This one is next in line also some dyed maple burl. I think it will turn out nice.

 

[Entropy762]

Nice. The blade looks good but that dyed maple burl looks great.

Jacob

 

[Justin Presson]

Looks great!

 

[Rick Otts]

Looks great to me!

 

[Merle]

Do you dye the wood yourself? If so what dye and technique do you use?

 

[Randy Lucius]

Do you dye the wood yourself? If so what dye and technique do you use?

No. I purchased the scales at this year's bladeshow. Showed it to a co-worker this morning and he bought it so the knife is already gone.

 

[BrandantR]

That's a truly beautiful knife. I love that dyed burl wood. Those micarta pins just disappear. Very nice work.

 

[Doug Lester]

Both handles turned out very nice. My only problem with camo handles is the thought that it might get layed on the ground and the blade goes under the dried grass and leaves and the handle just blends into the background. I remember once helping a friend search for a wounded dear while we were both wearing camo. About every five minutes one of us was going "will you move so I can see you". I could could see the knife getting lost or you having to crawl around on your hands and knees for several minutes to find it.

Doug