Alex Middleton 287 Posted August 4, 2019 I think you have plenty of time. Worst case you can ask for an extension like Jeremy did last year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,081 Posted August 4, 2019 Truthfully speaking, as we all know, the "deadline" is more of a guideline. Anyway, @Zeb Camper you were supposed to make a Puukko, not a sword. I think, if you petition the group to extend, you will find enough support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 164 Posted August 4, 2019 Is it possible to give ourselves another month or so? I’m most likely not going to be done sep 1st I’m on the other side of the country right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 10, 2019 Well, it looks like I'll make it after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Ward 79 Posted August 10, 2019 Dude... I wanna see this 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 164 Posted August 10, 2019 Oh yeah this ones gonna be good, that is seriously cool. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Middleton 287 Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) I don't believe it! Zeb managed to make a small knife! Lol That thing is going to be sweet! Edited August 10, 2019 by Alex Middleton 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 695 Posted August 10, 2019 Looking good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,081 Posted August 12, 2019 I almost mailed you a small chunk of twist, but I had to leave town on very short notice. Glad you could make it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Thanks ya'll! I forged 2 more small blades while tempering that blade with the rest of the 3 bar billet. Waiting on antler now. Edited August 12, 2019 by Zeb Camper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 20, 2019 More progress. Got a hamon in the little guy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Middleton 287 Posted August 20, 2019 Looking good Zeb! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 164 Posted August 20, 2019 Very cool.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 20, 2019 More progress. Handle roughed out and added the antler to the back end with an alignment peg made of that old black oak root I found. So it has antler on each end now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,081 Posted August 21, 2019 Well now. This is taking a serious turn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 21, 2019 Hopefully not a turn for the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 21, 2019 Not sure I can do a high relief carving because I got carried away shaping the handle. What do you guys think? Metal buttcap be a little overkill for this one? I kind of like the look it has now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 21, 2019 Idk, is this done? Other than linseed oil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 164 Posted August 22, 2019 I have no place to judge here, but it looks done to me. Pretty sweet little thang. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 695 Posted August 22, 2019 I agree that a full butt cap would be too much. If it were me, I would be considering inlaying a small disk in the butt to cover the tennon. Then again, it is late August, and it is certainly good enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 1,887 Posted August 22, 2019 What Brian said. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,081 Posted August 23, 2019 Make a sheath, and call it a knife. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 664 Posted August 23, 2019 Thanks ya'll! I asked my little nephew (2) what he thought of it last night. The antler turned a reddish color with the vinegroon. I asked him if it should be white. He said yeah, and wanted to hold the thing. Broke my heart that I had to say no. But isnt that cool? Hes 2 and hardly knows what it is, and all he wanted to do was hold it. That says something. But, the fam thinks it's done, and I guess ya'll agree. I'm scared to mess with it, so sheath time. Hey, Alan, I saw that my post shares the same title as one of yours while I was browsing the other night. I'll change it if you'de like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 1,887 Posted August 23, 2019 No worries on the title. I don't even remember what that one was about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,081 Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Alan Longmire said: No worries on the title. I don't even remember what that one was about! KITH 2017 maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
