Case 5392 rehandle

[#goldpan]

Thanks guys! I have other business to attend to today but I'll be back soon with finished knife! Sorry SteelMyHeart85420 the pictures posted are the only ones I have of the hafting. Hard to get pictures like that without a helper. One of these days!

[#goldpan]

Well Its finally done! Way too many distractions has caused me to set the knife aside, from my car having major problems to my granddaughter having to move in with me. She was having roommate issues at college. Then the day after she moves in some dork thought it would be fun to smash the windows out of her car! You wont believe it but then her starter went out! But got my self back on track and finished Mike's knife! And now the pictures!

Since we left the blades untouched I left the finish a little rough. My thought was the knife should not look new since the blades have all the wear and patina still. Making the rest of the knife look new seemed like a bad idea so I went for a look that would make one think that its been riding around in the pocket and getting regular use. Its tight and snappy! And the Elk antler has that pocket (worn) polished look to it. Hope everyone likes it!

[glennbad]

That really came out nice, Randy. You have a lot of patience!

[Steve Warden]

Beautiful!
Mike, you're a blessed man!!

[Tony_Wood]

Very nice work.
Appreciate the time it takes to do WIP pics.
It is fun to follow along.

[doglegg]

This has been a trip. Thanks from a fellow who has all thumbs. I love the see work like that. Good job. And thanks for taking care of your grand daughter.

[treefarmer]

Very nice! Sorry about the issues you have been facing. You won't regret helping your granddaughter.
Treefarmer

[#goldpan]

Thanks guys! It took longer than I wanted to get it done. I appreciate all the kind words guys. I got legal custody of my granddaughter when she was nine years old. Great kid! Now she 20 and going to the university. My goal is to see her graduate! Thanks again fellas