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Offline tippit

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Tea Stained Antler Handled Knife Finished
« on: August 25, 2017, 05:17:03 PM »
Tea Stained Antler Handled Knife OAL 9 1/2 inches forged from 1084 carbon steel...tippit







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Re: Tea Stained Antler Handled Knife Finished
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2017, 05:45:50 PM »
That is some strong tea!  Looks good.  Maybe rub the typical wear areas back a little?
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Re: Tea Stained Antler Handled Knife Finished
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2017, 12:12:41 AM »
That wear on the high edges will come naturally once he starts using it. I like it how it is.
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Re: Tea Stained Antler Handled Knife Finished
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2017, 02:31:10 AM »
Great job. Real easy too huh?
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Re: Tea Stained Antler Handled Knife Finished
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2017, 04:10:46 AM »
Actually I didn't like the way those knives were looking.  My Blade shape and staining are still evolving.  Some of those blades I re-ground several times...