[u]2.0.1 Update! - some new pics[/u]
I decided to make the 2.0 version out of much heavier steel. The 1/4" thick 1.0 version just seemed too lightweight compared to the images and specs for the in game weapon. [b]So... I went for a full 3/8" thick plate steel to start with.[/b]
I am VERY happy with the look at feel of the thicker knife. It has a greater presence in person and when you hand it to someone they say... holy crap! It weighs 2lbs 5oz... a monster. While it is just a prop and the edge is not sharp, I hesitate to consider the damage this thing would do. I suspect a strong arm could put it right through a car door.
Next I need to make a cool display stand for it.
More Pics:
http://s22.postimg.org/40i3m8jb5/CROSSED_HUNTERS.jpg
http://s15.postimg.org/4j32o91w9/R_SIDE_VIEW.gif
http://s24.postimg.org/q93tcr6et/BLADE_UP_VIEW.gif
http://s15.postimg.org/n6yly8qu1/BLADE_DOWN_VIEW.gif
The pain of hand working steel is real too: http://s12.postimg.org/gersahe0t/THE_HAND.jpg
What do you think of the 2.0 version?
Added 2/12/15 - Shadowboxed Knife for my lil bro - http://s15.postimg.org/95ypaqf2j/SHADOWBOX.jpg
[quote]So I had decided I was going to make a Hunter's Knife.
No, not plastic, resin or MDF...
Steel...
I went with 1/4" Cold Rolled Steel but I think I want to go 5/16. Its a little over 16" long. I scaled it back a tiny bit but it is still HUGE. The actual specs look like 7/16 but that is INSANE.
Hole in the blade and the last one in the handle are a bit too big and I am still tinkering with finish ideas. I kinda rushed it out of the shop as it was getting cold and late. Icon is a water transfer decal with matte clear over it.
It weighs in a 1LB 9oz and actually feels great in the hand. It would do some serious damage and break some bones as a fighting knife and you certainly would not want someone to throw it at you. :P
First Pic: http://s29.postimg.org/sfwwmzxbp/HUNTER_KNIFE_PROTO_1.gif
Another Pic: http://s18.postimg.org/6begp96m1/HUNTER_KNIFE_PROTO_2.gif
Pic For Scale: http://s17.postimg.org/lxj48mrrj/HUNTER_KNIFE_PROTO_SCALE.gif
I feel very in touch with my inner hunter when I hold it. :)
What do you think?
[quote]EDIT:
Here are two crappy in process camera phone pics.... I cant believe anyone said this was not my work... :P
http://s9.postimg.org/hqscmocdb/IN_PROCESS_1.gif
http://s23.postimg.org/y4svdqrbv/IN_PROCESS_2.gif[/quote]
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Edit #2:
Ok that does it.
I am making another with some improvements to the proto. Stand by!
Thanks again for all the kind words, It is really nice to feel like there is a community here buried in the rubble... [/quote]
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Edit - 1/16 - Shop Day! - I will be posting process pics on my twitter feed - @DocSoCal - More forum pics when I am back at my PC.[/quote]
[quote]Edit - 1/19 - 2.0 Pictures later this morning![/quote]
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Edit - 1/20 - 2.0 pics are up![/quote]
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Wow well done! Bravo! :0
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That's freaking awesome!
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wont let me see at work.... says..... porn..
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You should host a Group buy and make these affordable for us Fan Boys.. I am sure you can get these pre-ordered no problem. Just make these bad boys balanced and you sir have a winner.
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Good job that's an awesome replica
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Amazing job dude, just ignore those assholes they don't know what they're talking about.
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Awesome! Make grenades next!
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Shit hot!!!! Gimmie two lol, I've got the perk that let's you carry two.......
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I would pay you a hundred million dollars if you made one of these for me.
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Edited by ReductivePond88: 1/19/2015 7:19:32 PMI don't even main a Hunter, I main a Titan and second a Warlock but... I want one. These are so nice I NEED ONE!
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Looks sweet!
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how much do you want for one?and did you balance it or is it just a steel (sharpened?) model?
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that's awesome! you should do the mask of the third man :P
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Bump. Any new updates?
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That is awesome!
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Gj dude!
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Nice piece! Is that a scandi grind you put on it? I agree with the 5/16, will make it much more solid. As a fantasy knife goes, its pretty sweet! Although I do prefer smaller knives to reduce hand fatigue, and make it more easily concealable. If you make another, try a 5-6" blade, I think you would love the results of scaling down for a useable fighting knife.
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Dude that is awesome
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Sweeeeettt can I buy one from you
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Booked some shop time this weekend to make the new improved version! Thanks again for all of the kind words. Stay tuned!
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Might just be me, but all the links are 404ing.
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Phew thts impressive. I'll take 7
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Like others have stated, Make me one and I will be happy to pay you.
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Wow...its...beautiful... :')
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Wish they could make statuettes out of all 3 classes which would be freaking cool
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Nicely done. How long did this take you?