Green elder burl w/ M.O.P. & Filework

[J. Doyle]

Here's one headed to the MKA show with me next weekend. A Bird and trout with stabilized green box elder burl, mother of pearl accents and thorny vine filework.

1/8" 1080, edge quenched and etched
8 1/4" overall, 3 3/4" cutting edge

Comments welcome.

 

[LR Adkins]

Very nice John, the green handle make the knife stand out. The MOP is a nice touch.

Larry

 

[Jeff Pearce]

Very nice.....

 

[maxcutter03]

Now thats thinking out side of the box. Nice Job!!!

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks for the comments. I've had good feedback on this one from folks that have seen it in person too.

 

[Squawsach]

I tried some of the green stuff recently and liked it. Your knife looks fantastic. It has very nice lines.

 

[James Terrio]

Very nice! That would be a great design even without the special materials and techniques... kind of like a good rock or country song. If it doesn't work with just a singer and guitar or piano, no amount of production or extra flourishes is going to make it a hit.

The filework, MOP, etched edge-quench line and gorgeous wood add style and beauty without being overwhelming to the eye. It's a great example of how to make a knife "custom" without being gaudy. Homerun!

 

[stabber]

Very nice John! Looks great. We don't see many knives with handles in the Green family. The Pearl decks it out well!! Nice Hamon too.