My Green River Hunter
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My Green River Hunter
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I gathered a Russell Green River 5" Hunter blade & some handle materials, to see if I could fashion a nice hunting knife.
I cut out some spacers for the handle.
And epoxied the spacers in place.
I thought the bone scales too heavy, so I attached burl Maple scales and shaped the handle.
This is what I came up with:
Like me, it's not perfect - but I like the way it turned out. (It's OK if YMMV )
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I gathered a Russell Green River 5" Hunter blade & some handle materials, to see if I could fashion a nice hunting knife.
I cut out some spacers for the handle.
And epoxied the spacers in place.
I thought the bone scales too heavy, so I attached burl Maple scales and shaped the handle.
This is what I came up with:
Like me, it's not perfect - but I like the way it turned out. (It's OK if YMMV )
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Last edited by Pete44ru on Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: My Green River Hunter
I hope when I finally get round to it I do as nice as you have done. I have a Solingen 10in. Bowie . Scales would be Ivory Micarta with tacks like you used.
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Re: My Green River Hunter
Very nice job ! Enjoy.
Re: My Green River Hunter
Nicely done.
How new is that blade?
I had heard that they had gone to (yuch!) stainless, which really for that knife just ain't right.
Would post pictures of mine, but it's beyond ugly. Had it on a shelf near some miracle-gro, that attracted water and that one and several other blades corroded horribly.
I threw some scales on it with wood from a dearly departed backyard ash tree and now it's in my work suitcase traveling chef's kit.
That carbon steel will take a wicked sharp edge.
How new is that blade?
I had heard that they had gone to (yuch!) stainless, which really for that knife just ain't right.
Would post pictures of mine, but it's beyond ugly. Had it on a shelf near some miracle-gro, that attracted water and that one and several other blades corroded horribly.
I threw some scales on it with wood from a dearly departed backyard ash tree and now it's in my work suitcase traveling chef's kit.
That carbon steel will take a wicked sharp edge.
Re: My Green River Hunter
Thanks, folks.
IDK how long the seller ( http://www.crazycrow.com/onlinestore ) had it in stock, but I bought it about 10 days ago - it's not stainless, but it's plenty sharp !
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Re: My Green River Hunter
A good carbon steel blade will hold a good working edge. If you want, you can use some vinegar on the blade to put a patina on it so that it helps prevent rust.
D. Brian Casady
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Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Re: My Green River Hunter
Looks great, nice work.
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USAF-72-76
God Bless America.
Disclaimer, not responsible for anyone copying or building anything i make.
Always consult an expert first.
Re: My Green River Hunter
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Thankee, Pitchy !
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Thankee, Pitchy !
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