The blade is 4-5/8 inch. The steel is W2 forged from 3/8 X 2 X 3-3/4 I had plenty of steel in that piece to work with.

The other parts are Sambar stag and the pins.

Pictures are jumbled.

I really like this one, very creative and very awesome!

Lin, I really like how you have incorporated the stag scales into your handle design. It is not an easy thing to do, but that is why you are a master blade smith.

Thank you guys.

It's kind of like having a Tiger by the tail. Once you get started and are committed, you have to figure out HOW you're going to make it work.  

Lin,
Very cool looking knife.  I've always wanted to forge out an integral...had the pleasure of seeing Burt Foster demo that process at the Haywood Hammer-In this spring with a piece of round stock.  Lot of work getting everything lined up. I was lucky enough to get his unfinished blade as a template.  Thought you might like to see it...Jeff  

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Really like this one Lin. You keep coming up with these outstanding designs. You've got a great imagination.

One of my favorites Lin.  Excellent knife.

Great work as always Lin. I really like the amber stag to.

You do so many things so well!

Thanks guys!

Jeff, Burt has a great eye for design. I love his work.

You went and done it again Lin!!

You amaze me..........      

Another beautiful knife.  As always, your skill is amazing.

Murray

Thanks gentlemen!

Simply Elegant!

Lin,

You are so innovative and fresh in your approach to forging and finish work.  I love to see what you come up with next!

How was your April class in Maine?  Wish I could have attended.

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice

The class went well Steve. I'll try to show some pictures.

Lin, that's a very interesting approach, love it.

I recently attended a two day class with Burt Foster at his shop, I forged two Integrals and learned about his San Mai.  Great time.

I hope to share some time with you in a learning environment in the future.

Have a great Blade Show

Steve
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Potomac Forge
Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice

Always like to see your innovative use of old techniques Lin. Love the knarly stag and overall lines of this one a lot.

Darcy