Tools or Artwork? - Handgunhunt forums

Posted By: SChunter

Tools or Artwork? - 12/12/2014 10:30 PM

Thanks to Glenn's post earlier this week, I realized that I had some photography to do...but shamed between Glenn's handiwork with the axis hide, Zee's fantastic time-delay photography, and a general lack of free time, my new babies have been waiting in the shadows for their debut. Until now!

I'll save the theatrics and let the pictures speak for themselves.

A black Micarta beauty from Grenada's own, Ralston Knives

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And here she is, coupled with a black Basketweave holster for my reflex-sighted 500WE, from Mike Barranti of Barranti Leather

My opinion, they are both works of art...with a purpose! I'm blessed and honored to call both craftsmen friends, and proud of their handiwork.

BTW KRal, I had to take another picture of your knife with another recent black micarta addition...but I'll save details on that for another post!

Posted By: 500WE

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/12/2014 11:27 PM

The best kind of artistry!

Posted By: Whitworth

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 12:00 AM

Originally Posted By: 500WE

The best kind of artistry!

+ 1,000!

Posted By: junebug

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 12:42 AM

Functional Beauty and Artristy of the best kind. Knife Holster and Revolver !

Posted By: Franchise

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 1:14 AM

Beautiful & Functional. Seems like everyone else agrees also

Posted By: Raptortrapper

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 1:15 AM

WOW!!! I gotta talk to whoever made that. I've been looking for a knife for my falconry vest. I want THAT one!

Posted By: Gary

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 1:38 AM

You're going to get a lot of enjoyment from those. Very Nice!

Posted By: Gregg Richter

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 1:56 AM

Very very nice. Wow even.

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Posted By: SChunter

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 3:25 AM

Originally Posted By: raptortrapper

WOW!!! I gotta talk to whoever made that. I've been looking for a knife for my falconry vest. I want THAT one!

PM KRal - he knows a guy...

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Hopefully the knife will get some action in the AM. It's been too long since I've chased big game in the Carolinas!!

Posted By: pab1

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/13/2014 6:17 AM

Beautiful work!

Posted By: GlennS

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/17/2014 4:12 AM

Awesome knife! And you know I love the holster of course

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Kral's work is exceptional. I broke mine in this last weekend on a big doe

Edge retention is exceptional and still shaves hair as before the skinning job. Amazing what a proper grind and good steel can do! Thanks for a great product Kim!

Posted By: Zee

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/17/2014 4:47 AM

I like!!!

Posted By: junebug

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/19/2014 12:02 AM

Now thats the way to show off a custom knife! Its a tool use it but don't abuse it. Beautiful work!

Posted By: X-Ray Eyes

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/20/2014 12:21 AM

Both...craftsmanship is much appreciated. Strong work!

Posted By: Raptortrapper

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/20/2014 2:38 AM

Kral, we gotta talk....

Posted By: WiseGuy

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/20/2014 4:07 PM

Dur Im going to put a block on your post and pictures! Every time I see your post I also see money leaving my account...LOL!

Posted By: jamesfromjersey

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/20/2014 5:19 PM

looks like you will be the best dressed handgun hunter in the woods this year.... that`s a combo

Posted By: Darrell H

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/21/2014 2:50 PM

Originally Posted By: jamesfromjersey

looks like you will be the best dressed handgun hunter in the woods this year....

He always is James. SCH is the only person who's ever met me at the range for a shooting session dressed in a suit, tie, and wingtips.

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Tools or artwork? I'd say both!

Posted By: Raptortrapper

Re: Tools or Artwork? - 12/22/2014 3:05 AM

Got my order in with Kral!! Can't wait to get it back! He said there is 8 ahead of me, so it may be a bit, but I can hardly wait! Looks like it will be well worth the wait from the pictures you guys have put on here! I've been wanting a dedicated falconry knife, and it looks like I have finally found what I've been looking for!!

Thanks for the recommendation guys!