Caden_Vekk Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 My first all-by-hand knife to completion:An interpretation of a Viking era Broken-back small seax.Overall length 7 7/8ths inchesBlade length of 3.5 inchesBlade thickness: 1/8th inch spine tapered to the point Blade: hand forged and hand filed/finished from reclaimed lawnmower blade steel (around 2 years ago)Oil quench hardened at around 1500FTempered in the forgefire until golden brown by eye Handle material: Rosewood xylophone key, exceptional water buffalo horn find from Petsmart, and a 1/4 inch brass pin And....of course there's the adventurer's backdrop shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Green Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Well done ! Mark Green I have a way? Is that better then a plan? (cptn. Mal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Green Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I have used Elk antler that I found at Petsmart . Sometimes they have some great handle size pieces. 1 Mark Green I have a way? Is that better then a plan? (cptn. Mal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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