doubleh
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Earlier this year I decided to try to make a knife that would look old. I wanted to make something that could have been made by a talented frontier blacksmith or gunsmith in the 1850's-1875's time frame. This is what evolved. I had no idea what I was doing when it came to giving it an aged appearance. It was all an experiment.
It is made from a 14" Nicholson lathe file with a stag handle and 3/8" bronze for a guard. I don't remember the exact dimensions but the blade is about 9" long and almost 1/4" thick. I made a sheath but decided that it looked too modern and am in the process of making another. It's cold outside and I need something to do to stay warm.
It is made from a 14" Nicholson lathe file with a stag handle and 3/8" bronze for a guard. I don't remember the exact dimensions but the blade is about 9" long and almost 1/4" thick. I made a sheath but decided that it looked too modern and am in the process of making another. It's cold outside and I need something to do to stay warm.