Posted by: DJohnson
Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 06:52 PM
Hi. Triathlete with copper hilt, spacers and amber C-Tek for the handle. Coach Blalock had suggested trying C-Tek so I gave it a shot after seeing that the pattern looked somewhat like snake scales. It does look somewhat like a snake skin but at the very least is an interesting material that changes appearance in a pleasing way as it reflects light. Greg Gutcher made the sheath from a copperhead I killed and tanned.
Dave
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 07:27 PM
YESSSSSS!!! This is absolutely my most favorite 1 you have done Dave! OUTSTANDING all around!!!
Posted by: RUTROW
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 07:40 PM
exceptional job done on that one.....and great pics
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 08:40 PM
I LOVE the C-tek!!!!
AND I LOVE THE CRAFTSMANSHIP!!!
You are really talented!!!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 09:19 PM
That Copper is killer with that C-tek. Grand slam with that Sheath!
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 09:59 PM
Great looking set for sure.
Walker
Posted by: DJohnson
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 10:51 PM
Hi James, Thanks, If the C-Tek came with a brass or copper matrix instead of aluminum I would have sanded through the exterior colored layer and shaped from the outside to expose individual cells instead of shaping from the backside to basically make slabs but thought the amber looked better with copper than aluminum. With a N/S hilt the aluminum would be perfect. I know you are a fan of copper and I'm glad you liked it.
Dave
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 05/30/21 11:14 PM
I am VERY much a fan of copper LOL. I love it, but any way you would have done it would have turned out great. But truly, this is A M A Z I N G !!! <3
Posted by: Mell73
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 06/04/21 05:40 PM
That is absolutely stunning! I LOVE it.
Posted by: eLarry
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 06/05/21 07:21 PM
What a great combination of material and execution. Stunning!
Posted by: Gert
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 06/29/21 09:34 AM
How very, very beautiful!
Posted by: Wally
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 12/09/21 11:29 AM
I'm just now seeing this, and have to say that is one beautiful custom! Congratulations, it's a home run!
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 02/16/22 07:54 PM
Dave... you have been cleared to bring this 1 to me in April!!!
Posted by: Rebel Yell
Re: Triathlete #15 The Copperhead - 04/07/22 05:53 PM
That is fantastic looking.