Blister curl hunter........

[Mace]

Hi all,
Thought I would post this one that just came off the bench.
Please let me know what you think.
Forged blade of 1075, 416 SS fittings, handle is blister curl maple with a little silver wire.
Thanks for looking.
Mace

 

[Josh Dabney]

MACE !
Glad you made here. Another beauty as usual. I'm still extremely envious of that finish on your maple. I've experimented with a few things but nothing nearly that good. Got some Tru-Oil to try next, LOL

2thumbs

-Josh

 

[BossDog]

that finish caught my eye also..nice package..lot's of detail to find and admire...

 

[Allen Newberry]

Very nice hunter!

 

[Denny Eller]

Wow, Mace! That's a beauty. Best looking maple I've ever seen, also. How do you get that great look?

 

[Indian George]

Done Good Bubba

 

[Meridian Blades]

Very nice....Great finish.

Larry

 

[Mace]

Thanks for the nice comments fellas!

Denton, The way I get that great look is lots of beauty rest and attention to detail when man-scaping!2thumbs
Just kidding...

The handle finish is true oil. First application (a few coats) is thinned out so it seeps in good. Then sanded with 600 and then another 2-3 coats of the oil straight...applying and then wiping off. Let dry between coats.
Thanks again guys.
Mace

 

[Josh Dabney]

Mace,

I was pretty sure I remembered you telling me before that you used Tru-oil.

Do you buff when finished applying the coats of Tru-oil ?

Thanks, Josh

 

[Mace]

Hey Josh, No buffing. I put it on with my finger then wipe it off with a paper towel.
Mace

 

[stabber]

That sure is a Beauty Mace!! Nice inlay work Buddy!!2thumbs

 

[Denny Eller]

Thanks, Mace for the tip. Oh and thanks for the tips on finishing the maple also.