4 inch Hunter in Elk and Maple

[John Wilson]

Here are some shop pics of a 4 inch Hunter that I just completed. The theme that the customer wanted was Red, White, and Blue but he wanted it subtle. He didn’t want it to look like Captain America.

For white I went with Elk antler and the red is curly maple that I colored with red mahogany tint. Then the blue liners tie the theme together. Steel is AEBL. I was pleasantly surprised that the antler did well with Tru-Oil because I used a good amount of CA glue during the sanding process.

 

[Sean Jones]

Very nice! I like the way you used the Antler.

 

[John Wilson]

Thank you, Sean. I had never thought of making scales from antler until the last three knives I made and it worked out well. It's a different look for sure- looks more like bone.

 

[Randy Lucius]

Beautiful knife John! Really like that profile and love those antler scales. Great job!

 

[Chris Railey]

That is awesome John. How did the end turn out with the end of the antler showing? No pith?

 

[Rick Otts]

SWEET!

 

[Smallshop]

Classy looking!

 

[Dennis Morland]

The liners really “pop”.

 

[John Wilson]

That is awesome John. How did the end turn out with the end of the antler showing? No pith?

Great question. Yes the ends were open pith. I sealed the ends with CA as I sanded. I was very happy with how well that worked out to fill the open pores.

 

[Daniel Macina]

Very nice!

 

[tkroenlein]

That's tops, Mr. Wilson.

 

[John Wilson]

thanks guys. i appreciate the kind words!

 

[AkWildman]

Oh man that is gorgeous, nice work John !

 

[soundmind]

Very nice! I like the deep, rich tones, in the dark blue, mohagany, and in the antler. I think you pulled off the red, white, and blue combo, Again very nice!

 

[Chris Railey]

Great question. Yes the ends were open pith. I sealed the ends with CA as I sanded. I was very happy with how well that worked out to fill the open pores.

It looks great.

 

[opaul]

Very nice looking knife. You did a great job putting that one together.

 

[Bruce McLeish]

To my eye, I say "Holy crap, batman!"
somebody ought to ring the winner bell!....ok I did! Great execution, John. Well done.

 

[Justin W.]

Outstanding work John! That antler is hard stuff to work with

 

[Nick Riggi]

Like it a lot as well as your new mark.

 

[Kevin Zito]

Wow, John, that’s super clean. Love the finish on the handle!