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Fred Rowe
20-02-09, 05:57 PM
This little drop point hunter is forged from W2 roundstock.

It was then Clay hardened with a hand rubbed finish applied.

The forward section of the guard was forged using 1 1/4" WI. A 2 inch section was cut off the roundstock, heated to 2100 and cleaved down the center about half way through the piece. The piece was then reheated and pressed causing the cleaved sections too flare out and then down resulting in the distortion that shows in the etched guard.
The back section of the guard was straight cut with out pressing.

The butt cap was also upset.

The stag was a gift from a good friend. Thank you.

The knife is just under 7 inches.

http://www.bethelridgeforge.com/gallery/d/1216-2/moonstag_jpg+006.jpg

http://www.bethelridgeforge.com/gallery/d/1207-1/moonstag_jpg+004.jpg

http://www.bethelridgeforge.com/gallery/d/1205-1/moonstag_jpg+003.jpgHappy to answer any questions, Fred
marcus2
20-02-09, 05:59 PM
Very smart.
joelbolden
20-02-09, 06:01 PM
Beautiful job Fred. Both the guard,spacer and butt cap are really unique. Rest of the knife ain't bad either:)
cosco
20-02-09, 06:08 PM
Very smart.

What he said. Smart is the right word.

Beautiful too. ;)
billy56
20-02-09, 06:36 PM
Very smart.

Again as he say,s very smart!
johnbaz
20-02-09, 06:37 PM
fred- i'll go one further and say that it is superb8) 8) 8) 8)

a beautiful piece of work mate....


regards, john:)
Iron Hoarder
20-02-09, 09:07 PM
That is really nice!! I love it!
Stephen63
20-02-09, 09:23 PM
lovely knife, great work.
Underhay
20-02-09, 09:27 PM
It's a real beauty, and the guard/butt cap are great :)
Saint-Just
20-02-09, 10:02 PM
Did someone mention that it looked quite smart?

:P
Fred Rowe
20-02-09, 11:11 PM
I believe that is as fine compliment as I have every recieved; very smart.



Thank you gentlemen.

Fred
Bullseye
20-02-09, 11:18 PM
It's another one of your beauties. You have a knack with beautiful knives!
Wrangler
21-02-09, 03:11 PM
Blade, guard, buttcap AND stag are fabulous! :biggthump

VERY :sign26:

BTW did anyone mention SMART already!? :D
Ok, I`ll get my coat.... :rolleye11
aksnc30
21-02-09, 03:20 PM
love the combination and the finish on the bolsters handle and butt :)
Noddy
21-02-09, 04:19 PM
Oh my!
Winter
22-02-09, 03:09 AM
Awesome work
Fred Rowe
22-02-09, 04:11 AM
Thank you for the kind words.

I delivered this knife to the people at the local vol. fire dept this evening at their appreciation dinner.

They will raffle it off at this springs fireman's festival.

This is the fifth year for me to donate a knife to this worthy cause.

I am a bit old to be riding the fire trucks and this is a way for me to contribute to a great organization.8)

Fred
Winter
22-02-09, 04:15 AM
Fred, I feel ya. I give away a knife or 2 every year at our Para gatherings. It makes me feel better about someone else humping my rucksack.
DonHalter
23-02-09, 07:10 AM
Cool! I love wrought iron for fittings. You got some really nice patterns in it. I don't think I've ever used any with an end-on orientation.
ZDP-189
23-02-09, 07:26 AM
That's really excellent - a new material with a lovely new texture.

I still don't understand how it was done, please explain again?
scruff
23-02-09, 09:50 AM
Thank you for the kind words.

I delivered this knife to the people at the local vol. fire dept this evening at their appreciation dinner.

They will raffle it off at this springs fireman's festival.

This is the fifth year for me to donate a knife to this worthy cause.

I am a bit old to be riding the fire trucks and this is a way for me to contribute to a great organization.8)

Fred

Another beautiful knife (and very smart:D ) knife Fred.

This is a special knife in so many ways!

I hope it was well recieved.
Albert E
23-02-09, 12:01 PM
A real beauty!!
Albert
Fred Rowe
23-02-09, 02:57 PM
That's really excellent - a new material with a lovely new texture.

I still don't understand how it was done, please explain again?

I sent you a pm.

http://www.bethelridgeforge.com/gallery/d/1222-2/image0_002.jpg


Another beautiful knife (and very smart:D ) knife Fred.

This is a special knife in so many ways!

I hope it was well recieved.

Thanks Thom!


A real beauty!!
Albert

I appreciate your kind words.
Fred
marcus2
23-02-09, 03:00 PM
Can I say it again?:D
ZDP-189
23-02-09, 03:12 PM
Thanks very much for that explanation and the description by PM! I have to have a go at that sometime. You da MAN!
Tecuani
23-02-09, 04:09 PM
This little drop point hunter is forged from W2 roundstock.

It was then Clay hardened with a hand rubbed finish applied.

The forward section of the guard was forged using 1 1/4" WI. A 2 inch section was cut off the roundstock, heated to 2100 and cleaved down the center about half way through the piece. The piece was then reheated and pressed causing the cleaved sections too flare out and then down resulting in the distortion that shows in the etched guard.
The back section of the guard was straight cut with out pressing.

The butt cap was also upset.

The stag was a gift from a good friend. Thank you.

The knife is just under 7 inches.

http://www.bethelridgeforge.com/gallery/d/1216-2/moonstag_jpg+006.jpg

http://www.bethelridgeforge.com/gallery/d/1207-1/moonstag_jpg+004.jpg

http://www.bethelridgeforge.com/gallery/d/1205-1/moonstag_jpg+003.jpgHappy to answer any questions, Fred



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