ryanwrath Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) new machete forged from 5160 stock. made to work. handle is figured maple with inset cord wrapping. blade is 23" long ricasso area 1", handle 10". good practice on getting longer pieces forged, HT'd straight etc. cant wait to do more. updated pics. dont know if these show the blade anymore, but they do show the sheath i just completed b4 handing the machete over. sheath made from Concealex (sometimes known as kydex). rigged for a crossdraw, and provisions made to lash to equipment or backpack. one thing i notices about this sheath..its super light, yet incredibly strong i almost put arm straps on it so you could have it on your left arm as a sort of shield. but since this was a machete i did not > one note: i finished the blade in the same manner as draw finling, only with a fine sharpening stone and WD40, same quarter turn polishing pattern. i liked it. got a good finish quick.. was not going for super gloss since the blade is going to get straight up abused. Edited June 1, 2011 by ryanwrath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Helm Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Looks neat, but I wish we could see the blade better. It kind of disappears into the background. James Helm - Helm Enterprises, Forging Division Come see me at the Blade Show! Table 26R. Proud to be a Neo-Tribal Metalsmith scavenging the wreckage of civilization. My blog dedicated to the metalwork I make and sell: http://helmforge.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanwrath Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 hey stormcrow ill post some when i get daylight tomorrow (sorry for bad pics its the bane of my life). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Helm Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 It's all about salesmanship, right? "This mysterious ninja sword, forged from shadows, can barely be glimpsed as it blends with the dark, ready to strike its foes unexpectedly." Looking forward to seeing it. James Helm - Helm Enterprises, Forging Division Come see me at the Blade Show! Table 26R. Proud to be a Neo-Tribal Metalsmith scavenging the wreckage of civilization. My blog dedicated to the metalwork I make and sell: http://helmforge.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I dig the anvil. 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...
James Helm Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 For some reason it strikes me as piratical. James Helm - Helm Enterprises, Forging Division Come see me at the Blade Show! Table 26R. Proud to be a Neo-Tribal Metalsmith scavenging the wreckage of civilization. My blog dedicated to the metalwork I make and sell: http://helmforge.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Looks a lot like... By thetanukikaji at 2008-02-11 I like how the workhorse came out. Edited June 2, 2011 by Mike Sheffield 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...
ryanwrath Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) aha yep that does look like a familiar piece of anvil material.very nice to have it in the floor like that. Edited June 3, 2011 by ryanwrath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 This was from some years ago. The anvil is just sitting on top of the walkway in my old back yard. I've never had an issue with it moving while in use, so I never secured it. 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...
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