a new family heirloom
 

this is a knife i built out of a mulie horn. i shot the 3x3 2yrs ago in northern BC. i was sick of buying big name knives from stores and them breaking or getting lost so i decided to build a quality knife that really meant something to me. now i have one and can hand it down to my boys. the finger guard was made out of a solid chunk of aluminum. about 5hrs with a round file and fine grit sand papper. i had the sheith put together by a local saddle maker. its the best knife i've ever owned and i think i'll build bonning and skinning knives this winter.

another pic

Very nice looking indeed, It would be great to pass down though the Family too. Great Idea.:D

Yes sir, that will be a nice one to hand down to your kin.

well used
 

as you can see it has cover a few miles on my belt and seen a gut pile or two.

Where did you get the Knife Blade at? And what method did you use to put it together ?

I have a Small Deer Handle Knife, But I like the Blade you put in that knife, I also like the fingerguard. Looks like the Handle would fit a Big Hand too, Thats what I look for in a Knife, Alot of knife's are just to small for big hands. When I gut a Deer I use my Dads old Marble's Knife, Nice thick Handle and a Blade that holds an edge for a long time.

That knife you made has alot of Unique Quality's to it, I really like it.:D Real good job you did on it. I like the Background too.;)

mazter
 

can't remember where i ordered the blade from, but if i find it will post. cost ov blade was 52$us if i remember correctly. very pleased with the quality of this blade.
the guard i hand filed out of a chunk of aluminum.
rigged a jig to set the bone in out of wood so i could use a drill press to get the angle just right for the tang(very important you only get one shot at it).used a counter-sinking bit to pre-drill the burr end for the nut(won't use this methode again cause it's very hard to match the color of the burr with the epoxy fill).

check out the knife i'm building now in "build it yourself".

in case you get ambitious this winter...
 

"and i think i'll build bonning and skinning knives this winter."

I might just be in the market for such a knife myself. Keep me in mind. :cool:

FIJI

my wife mentioned to me that she thought i should think about building a few different ones and sell them. i don't think it is a very plausable idea but you never know. so lets see what others think.

1. what do you think of the one i already built and the one that is in the making?
2.what would you pay for such a knife?


keeping in mind that every thing is hand made except the blade(for now ) might try to fashon my own blades one day.

let me know what you think a knife like this is worth.
i also have a post in "knives" "my new project" with more pics.

i wonder if all the great ones started as just a hobbie!
thanks for the input

let's work the other way
 

I'm impressed with your work and certainly don't want to insult you with a "lowball" offer since I really have no clue as to the amount of work this project entails (although I'm sure it is substantial) As a woodworker myself, I realize that many such projects are much more involved than they appear. I appreciate craftmanship. I'm looking for a large sized bone handle too (to fit my hand)

How 'bout this...... If you decide to make another one similar to this design, (the drop point)...... (figure out your costs) + (how many hours you have invested) figure in what your time is worth (+ shipping costs of course)..... and let me know what you'd like to get out of it.

That way were both more likely to be happy ! :D

I'll pm you an addy to email me directly.

thanks

FIJI

hey ghost stalker .....!
 

I'm headed to AB for work from 5/5 to 5/14 for work and will be in Edmonton (and Calgary and Red Deer and Med Hat etc).

Can we meet up to discuss "knife works" ??




FIJI

Hey Fiji... too bad you are hitting the AB area around the 5/5... since I wil be in Edmonton on the 1st..

But if you are in the Lloydminster area, look me up, I'll buy you the coffee..

maybe ??
 

they keep adding stops onto my trip. Anything is possible at this point.

When you get closer to the trip, feel free to pm or email me with your stop list, and I will see where you end up that is close to me..

hey fiji
 

did u get my pm fiji?if not, let me know and i'll try again