#1128, Custom Hunter in SF100 and a Very Special Piece of Antler

[Stuart Mitchell]

A short while ago I posted this thread.

Here is the knife born as the result of that process, thought you might like a look..?





The steel you know about, the bolsters, well the info is all there, have a look see.

What was nice, and very daunting about this project though was that chunk on antler you see there, supplied by my client and in their own words...

'It was my first ever wild red, and my first hill stag, this year upon turning 30 my wife thought it would be cool to have something made for me from it rather than it lie forgotten in a shed'.

If I messed this up there isn't a second chance, how could I refuse?

What a project to be involved in a what an honour, truly humbled.

Here a few more photos.














Bonds between folk are built throughout builds like this, friendships are forged, as said, I feel truly honoured!

The knife is OK too

 

[Shaun Goss]

What a stunning knife, and a great memory attached. Well done

 

[malmick]

Wow, just wow! As said, stunning craftsmanship, friendship and a tool to be used, cherished and become a heirloom.

Beautiful

 

[FISH BOY]

Not a fan of bone handles, but that is stunning.

Congrats on a gorgeous piece - bet the client is over the moon with it.

 

[JabaliHunter]

That is very smart

 

[raggy69]

Looks fantastic mate

 

[Tis1979]

absolute cracker, well done Stuart

 

[Overlay]

In a word that is a stunning piece of work Stuart

great craftsmanship thanks for sharing, a brilliant blade

cheers

phil

 

[Klenchblaize]

Very tasteful

K

 

[willie_gunn]

Beautifully executed, as ever!

 

[John Gryphon]

Great job,very nice all over. The redline spacers are rippers.
May I ask why not jewelled pins?

 

[Stuart Mitchell]

bet the client is over the moon with it.

That is the true test, isn't it...

He's not had it in hand yet

May I ask why not jewelled pins?

Because he didn't ask for them

Many thanks for the kind words everyone, it is very much appreciated

 

[John Gryphon]

Because he didn't ask for them

He may yet

 

[finnbear270]

What a take on saluting the beast, a last bite never to be forgotten, excellent work.

 

[Acm]

Well, now the knife is in my hands and I have to say I’m over the moon with it. A wonderful gift from my family and perfectly executed by Stuart. This will be going to work and I hope to pass it on one day, with the antler darkened by years of use.
It’s been a really enjoyable process, with conversations most days some weeks about different aspects of the knife, which was born out of a rough line drawing on a piece of old paper. A new friend made, a new bit of kit to enjoy using for years to come. Thank you mr Mitchell, I have a feeling you may be an expensive man to know, but I’m very pleased to know you.

 

[Acm]

Told you I’d use it!