ENHANCED GEC'S

[Gunstock Jack]

A guy just can't be completely happy unless he's got a few customized models in his favorite patterns! I was lucky enough to come upon some mammoth ivory for rehandling purposes. This 73J flat bolster was done in some material I had stabilized:

work by Muskrat Man Knives

Show us your custom numbers, boys, even if you've posted 'em before!

[FRJ]

That's a right smart looking knife, Barry.

[Gunstock Jack]

Thanks Joe!

Here's a favorite of mine; I just haven't brought myself to use it... yet!

23 slippie

the cloudiness is corrosion prevent

[FRJ]

Very nice, Barry.

[theblindog]

oh my, those are beautiful mammoth ivory sir

[Earl]

Fine look'n knives Barry

The darker color on the first knife ,is that the stabilizer medium,resin if I remember correctly? I know we discussed this once before,just can't remember

[Gunstock Jack]

Earl; that material was stablized by K&G Supplies and they do a fine job of custom stabilization. When the material comes back, you can't see any resin at all, only smell it, so I don't know how to answer your question as to what causes the spalted look, other than that's just how it came out. I actually was suprised when I saw the results, as the stabilized pieces didn't really look any different on the surface than before the process. I have some more knives being done up, and at this point don't know how they will come out, so stay tuned!
Here is a piece of stabilized mammoth ivory befor being transformed into knife scales for a 73:

I am NOT using the '07 snake for a rehandle!

[HiPower]

gunstock that's some beautifal stuff. i'm trying to find someone to rehandle a pioneer in some rams horn top layer i bougnt about 7 years back. great lookers .---HiPower

[paulsvintage]

very nice Barry ! i only have one

[Gunstock Jack]

And it's a beauty, Paul!

[augustus88]

Great looking stuff gents!

Been thinking about picking up a single blade #23, 73 or 72 to customize. Need to give my KMG grinder a GEC workout.

[paulsvintage]

Great looking stuff gents!

Been thinking about picking up a single blade #23, 73 or 72 to customize. Need to give my KMG grinder a GEC workout.

thanks Barry & 88

[WelderBob]

Those are sweet...I could live with with both of them... ...really like the flat bolster, I haven't done one of those....yet...

I hear you on the using part Barry...mine seem to just sit on the desk.

[2Dead]

Great knives guys!! These are the first 2 I've had customized, both now wear desert ironwood.

[big monk]

I'm still, liking that "'Desert Ironwood"'__Trand ____I sent four off today,( Muskrat Man) _to have them re-handled___3 stags & 1 mammouth ivory_______now the 14 week wait, begins

[2Dead]

Thanks Monk. I can't wait to see them when they get back. 14 weeks is a lot but I'm sure you'll find a knife or two to keep you occupied

[WelderBob]

I think I've showed this off once before...a Ben Hogan with amber stag bone scales, but now it's got a really neat back pocket sheath made by Knife Leather Traditions. It's not a carry mode for everyone, but for those that do it is a nice solution.....

[Gunstock Jack]

I like that, Bob! That makes a sweet carry rig!!! Your knife is protected and more or less out of sight.

[big monk]

Bob___that is a ""Neet"" idea there ,my friend***** I've never carried a knife in the back pocket,but just like your wallet,I guess you get use to it,and hardly know,it's there ?????? What about when,you are sitting down,driving ect.???? Does it bother you?? just for my inquireing mind

[WelderBob]

Monk I've had it in my pocket for two days now and I don't even notice it, when driving my wallet bother's me more.
The Hogan being a thin knife carry's well....a #23 mite be a different story.

[Gunstock Jack]

Up for consideration is some Roosevelt Elk for rehandle material. This is shed antler and no animals were injured or killed.

I have a friend that has a few antlers lying about...

Most of this stuff he has found in the woods or bought at garage sales over the years.

[WelderBob]

That's a nice looking chunk...I can see some pretty knife handles coming out of that... ...I see you found the stag honey hole...

The top knife is American Elk...bottom is European Red Deer stag, file work and rehandling by MM.

[vikingdog]

Beautiful pair of knives Bob!

[Gunstock Jack]

Those are extremely sweet, Bob. That's what I'm talkin' about!

[muskrat man]

I think I've showed this off once before...a Ben Hogan with amber stag bone scales, but now it's got a really neat back pocket sheath made by Knife Leather Traditions. It's not a carry mode for everyone, but for those that do it is a nice solution.....

Thats a nice rig. I like carrying bigger knives in my back pocket but they usually end up twisted around in an uncomfortable position. I may have to try and make something similar. Really good idea