Mat Maresch Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hello fellow bladesmiths and friends of the cutting edges! It´s been ages since I posted something here - but since the inspiration to this piece has been drawn from this board, I thought it were just fair to show it to you. Borneo Wilderness Made from spring steel, blade is approx. 20 inches Handle bog-oak wrapped with rattan approx 12 inches long Sheath is bog-oak with rattan, too Credits: Uli Hennicke for heat treat ( my oven is to small) Daniel Schenk for wrapping the handle and DON FOGG / JIMMY FIKES for inspiration - I´ve seen JD Smiths Jungle Honey and had to build something like this. Thanks a lot, Sirs. Enjoy the pics, as I enjoyed the testing of this blade www.mareschmesser.de Knifemaker, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent L Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 -wow- I really like this piece! very impressive. I really like the handle wrapping, I might have to try that one day. Alba Ghu Bra Brent LaCroix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTheTyro Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Dude, this thing is sick! Inspirational. - the Student Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stephens Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 That is elegant and intimidating at the same time! I really like the overall presentation. Well done. --Dave -----------------------------------------------"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly." -- Theodore Roosevelthttp://stephensforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Very very nice. My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward and I feel a sting every now and then, but in the end I'm happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Outstanding work, I really like your style. post more in future. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I totally dig the blade shape. I like the handle wrap too, but the handle itself seems a little thin for a really good grip. So above and beyond I imagine, drawn beyond the lines of reason. Push the envelope, watch it bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Powning Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 woaw! that is seriously cool! Really nice piece Matt! I really like the colours and the combination of Bog Oak and ratan. Jake Powning Swords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I like it as well, the blade it awesome, and the colors of the handle materials along with the wrapping really just set it off. Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Murch Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 really cool . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Helmes Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 awsome i realy like the wrap on the handle http://www.jeffhelmes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D. Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 That is epic!!!... I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend" J.R.R. Tolkien www.CedarloreForge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas W. Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Potter Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 beautiful work, I love the details on the grip wrap. Ben Potter Bladesmith It's not that I would trade my lot Or any other man's, Nor that I will be ashamed Of my work torn hands- For I have chosen the path I tread Knowing it would be steep, And I will take the joys thereof And the consequences reap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hoffman Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Yah hoo! Nice, really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 fantastic. i cant figure what part of the blade i like more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Anstey Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Beautiful function and form. I love it! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah M Legel Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ooooooh the zombies that would slay! Haha, that is absolutely beautiful! Karate ObsessionWasteland LeatherworkThe Wasteland Crow Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck C Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 that is way cool Chuck c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg H. Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Nice! How did you do the wrap on the handle? Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jones Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Nice Job on the blade have you tried cuttting with it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter johnsson Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I saw this in Solingen at the knife maker show. It is even better in person. A good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Joyce Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Matt, that is stunning. Everything comes together so well. I like everything about it. Very inspirational; thanks for posting this! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Thomas Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ohh, that's really nice Matt. It literally wants you to pick it up, great blade shape and the bog oak and rattan make a very nice combo for the hilt! Guy Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joonas Kallioniemi Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Doesn't seize to amaze me no matter how long I watch it. Elegant Joonas Kallioniemi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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