Jeppe Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Finally got some time in the shop, so I made a sheath and knife inspired by Viking finds from Gotland. The blade is commercial as I don't have a forge where I live at the moment, but I use them as cheap options to practice my fit and finish on handles and sheaths. There are a lot of 'first time' elements in this and there are definitely things I am not happy with, I can see where I lost focus. The handle is from reclaimed Birch, fittings are brass and the suspension ring is bronze. Leather is vegetable tan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Looks good from here, and the blade goes with the style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern Wimmer Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 You need to get a collaberation going with someone who makes blades. Not that some of the commercial blades aren't good but that much work and detail..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Lipinski Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The sheath looks good I'm slightly curious what kind of handle and sheath you fitted to the blade you got from me the other day? lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeppe Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Kris Lipinski said: The sheath looks good I'm slightly curious what kind of handle and sheath you fitted to the blade you got from me the other day? Hi Kris. This is actually my test piece before I make up your blade. For that one I have some lovely, slightly curly walnut, some red deer antler, and nickel silver plate for the sheath fittings. I still need to make up my mind on the leather, but I am thinking red-brown like a medieval book cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Lipinski Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Sounds great. lipinskimetalart.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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