Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Jun 16, 2012 21:27:26 GMT -5
Here is my second attemt at knife making....It is an obsidian blade set into a piece of elk horn...I used my propane torch on the horn to get the coloring...and then coated it with lacquer to preserve it .....Thanks fer looking......John    Have a good day ....John |
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rockingthenorth
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rockingthenorth on Jun 16, 2012 21:33:20 GMT -5
Thats cool looking John. I like the shape of the blade
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 16, 2012 23:03:52 GMT -5
You're gonna treasure that forever, John. Really like the aging on the handle.
Jo
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Post by helens on Jun 17, 2012 4:27:17 GMT -5
What a great looking knife!!!
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Post by roy on Jun 17, 2012 12:27:52 GMT -5
wow nice knife john
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 17, 2012 17:29:09 GMT -5
Awesome!!!
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Jun 17, 2012 20:25:19 GMT -5
Thanks all...Jo this is going to Wyobrian.....He better appreciate it or when I go up there next time I'll take it back ;D
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Post by digdug on Jun 17, 2012 22:08:26 GMT -5
That is very cool!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 17, 2012 23:04:42 GMT -5
What a beautiful knife, John! From point to the handle.
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Post by talkingstones on Jun 18, 2012 7:58:55 GMT -5
Beautiful piece! That blade must have taken you quite a while to do! Very well done!!!
Cathy
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Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Jun 18, 2012 9:04:32 GMT -5
Wow, nice! Love the attention to detail!
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Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Jun 18, 2012 9:06:19 GMT -5
I just saw the text below your avatar, heh heh!! "A cenus taker once tried to test me..."  |
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Charles
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Post by Charles on Jun 18, 2012 14:10:13 GMT -5
John, great looking knife. Love the shape of the blade and the aging on the handle. Terrific work.
Charles
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Post by tntmom on Jun 18, 2012 21:45:12 GMT -5
That's very cool John! I want to learn how to knap someday!!!
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Post by gingerkid on Jun 19, 2012 11:49:55 GMT -5
Awesome knife!! Love how the obsidian blade is shaped.  I'm amazed that this is just your second knife that you've made since it is perfect! Great work!! Thunder69, every time I see your avatar, I get tickled. |
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Jun 19, 2012 20:05:19 GMT -5
Thanks eveyone for the compliments...I can't take credit for the blade on this...it was given to me a few years ago....I wish I could do it Thanks again... John The avatar is my little Batdog Thunder...Makes me smile ;D |
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Post by Roller on Jun 19, 2012 20:17:34 GMT -5
awesome knife .. love the propane idea ..
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dbryans
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Post by dbryans on Jul 2, 2012 12:34:15 GMT -5
wow great knife...are you or would you consider a tutorial on how you made this...?its wonderful! id love to learn how...Dave
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I'm amazed that this is just your second knife that you've made since it is perfect! Great work!!
