Making a Gut Hook Hunting Knife with Antler Handle and Brass Bolsters

[@cjcall3757]

I think this may be one of my favorite handles that you have done

[@ForgingFish]

This one did turn out good. Thanks

[@joshrichards6413]

Oh, and I love the look (but I'm a bigger fan of your wood handles).

[@ForgingFish]

I think it depends on what knife it is for but I do like the wood.

[@stevenorme9935]

Such a sweet knife! Perfect hunting knife

[@ForgingFish]

Thanks

[@Stoney327]

Hi: I love that you didn't polish up the blade! I'm an 18th. and 19th. century knife and black powder accoutrements maker, and my process (to stay original) is to NOT polish knife blades, but rather leave the forge color on them. Thank you for that. God bless: Two Feathers Proprietor of: The Mountain Man Emporium

[@ForgingFish]

Thanks

[@thomasdouglas6054]

I use a dremel / rotary tool to sharpen my gut hooks, it works great, you can even put a mirror polish on them

[@ForgingFish]

That's a great idea. I didn't even think of doing that.

[@joshrichards6413]

At 1:08 you're throwing sparks at the camera. Do you put up glass or anything or do you not worry about it hitting the camera?

[@ForgingFish]

Just thought it would look cool and be a little different. Didn't really think about the camera.

[@joshrichards6413]

@@ForgingFish oh it looked cool for sure!

[@ForgingFish]

Thanks

[@ConlonKiffneyPhoto]

how did you cut the antler in half?

[@ForgingFish]

I use an angle grinder. I have a video coming out soon that demonstrates that better.

[@ConlonKiffneyPhoto]

@@ForgingFish Look forward to the video!

[@rs7640]

I like it can u send it to me

[@ForgingFish]

This one has already been taken.

[@rs7640]

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