Couple a simple Integral Hunters

Doug Campbell · February 07, 2015, 10:11:00 AM

Two more I finished yesterday, ready for the trip to AR.

This first one is a 4" clay quenched W2 blade and Stabilized Koa handle.

Second is 1095 that gave up a pretty good Hamon for once. A 3 1/2" blade with rounded spine and riccaso, a nice little piece of stag with a wrought/bronze cap, and I peened the end of the tang.

Thanks for looking

gudspelr · February 07, 2015, 10:55:00 AM

I'm having trouble deciding which I like better. That Koa looks fantastic, but I'm loving the rounded 1095 spine/maker's mark, and the peened butt cap. Bet they both feel nice in the hand.

I have a piece of nice Koa I got from Craig a couple years ago up at Steve's, but haven't been able to bring myself to use it. I have a problem parting with nicely figured wood... I'm also considering getting it stabilized. Do you greatly prefer using it after stabilization?

Looking forward to hearing how Arkansas goes.

Jeremy

chinook907 · February 07, 2015, 01:59:00 PM

I sure like the stag one especially. Thanks for posting.

Bigriver · February 07, 2015, 02:15:00 PM

Boy howdy, love that stag piece, what a beaut.

kbaknife · February 07, 2015, 02:43:00 PM

Nice job on that stag.

Shinken · February 07, 2015, 03:59:00 PM

OOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo...........

That first one with stabilized Koa just hits the spot for me! I like the stripes....

Most-excellent work on all of them Doug!

Keep the wind in your face!

Ground squirrels and shed antlers comin' to your area soon!

Shoot straight, Shinken

bjansen · February 07, 2015, 05:25:00 PM

The stag knife is the ticket. Great job Doug.

Bladepeek · February 07, 2015, 06:32:00 PM

Isn't that just a bit of an oxymoron "a simple integral"?

Two very nice knives.

D.Ellis · February 07, 2015, 10:40:00 PM

The stag one is a beauty. I like the peened cap with the heart a lot. Nothing wrong with the other one either.

Darcy

KSCATTRAPR · February 07, 2015, 10:42:00 PM

Both knives are exceptional. Love the stag knife, great work!

Ray Hammond · February 08, 2015, 08:33:00 AM

Great looking Doug Have a good show

arrowflipper · February 08, 2015, 10:39:00 AM

OH man both of those are dandys,Doug your work is always outstanding!

Doug Campbell · February 08, 2015, 04:34:00 PM

Really appreciate the feed back guys.

Izzy · February 08, 2015, 05:12:00 PM

Great knives Doug. I like everything you've put out here but these are my favs.

Steve Nuckels · February 08, 2015, 08:52:00 PM

Top Shelf

Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Foundation

imskippy · February 23, 2015, 01:33:00 PM

Beautiful work as always Doug!!

srtben · February 23, 2015, 04:54:00 PM

Love the stag one!