Classy little hunter- Carved blackwood and bronze...

J. Doyle

J. Doyle

Dealer - Purveyor
Here's one I just finished right in time for hunting season. :) This has a very slight and subtle upsweep to the point, I guess making it a trailing point of sorts. This one is slim in hand but quite stout in the blade. It would take a beating.

Claude Scott provided the fine leather for this one.


Specs:
Hand forged from 1095 steel, differentially hardened with time and temp control of my salts.
8 1/4" overall, 3 3/4" blade, .220" at the ricasso with a full radical distal taper ending in a very nice point
800 grit bright hand satin finish
Bronze collar, carved and textured
African Blackwood handle, contoured w/palm swell and carved/textured
Textured bronze finial
Heavily Rounded spine and ricasso edge for comfort
Rounded filed thumb grip

All comments and discussion welcome.















 
the stippling on that handle is really cool and ties in to the look of the guard/bolster(?). original but has that instantly recognizable J Doyle style


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Absolutely beautiful! I like everything about it, from the overall design and execution, to the choice of materials. Masterfully done.
 
Very nice John. I really like the handle I would like to try a carved handle like that would love some insight on technique.
I feel like every time you post a knife I'm asking "how did you do that" ☺
 
Thanks a bunch guys. I appreciate it.

You know "All comments and discussion welcome" means you guys are free to say what you don't like or ask questions about "why'd you do that like that?" and that sort of thing. It's open to critique, should you feel inclined. Not that I don't appreciate the kind words. :D

Justin- anytime my Friend. just let me know when and how I can help.
 
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