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Elkhorn handle knife

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Pat B:
For a short knife it feel good. It is heavy though. I'm still adjusting the shape of the handle and have reduced the thickness of the blade with a file. I did try to anneal the metal so I could work it easily but couldn't get it hot enough. It did soften it enough so a file cut easily but it still takes an edge. Whether or not is holds an edge is to be seen.
  I like knife making but don't have the proper tools to do the job right. I'm working on that. For now, function is my main goal.

Pappy:
That's a beauty Pat, love them file knives and Hickory Bill make a nice blade. :)
  Pappy

swamp yeti:
That's a real good job on that knife.

koan:
Nice lookin blade right there..... Brian

lebhuntfish:
Dang Pat! You got yours done before I have had a chance to start on mine!

It looks great, I love a horn handle knife! Patrick

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