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First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 2:12 pm
by rodlonq
1084 carbon steel with boiling vinegar patina. Tasmanian Blackwood and Buff horn handle, mosaic brass pin. 3 1/2" blade, 7" OA length. Sheath is 8 oz veg tanned leather with roo skin liner. The family crest belongs to the recipient who is getting this for birthday present.
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Cheers... Rod
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 3:57 pm
by Gringa Bows
Love it mate
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 4:54 pm
by bigbob
hey Rod like the knife, mate!
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:34 pm
by Stu Ballz
I love the crest in the blade really nice touch
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2016 5:50 pm
by The Ranger
Beautiful, I love a nice hand made knife.
Ranger
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:46 pm
by UPTHETOP
Has come out nice Rod, had better make another trip up and fire the forge up need a throwing axe blade heated and treated, great leather work as well mate.
Cheers Wayno
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:59 am
by rodlonq
Thanks fellas, bring it on Wayno, got some recurve limb to glue up too.
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 6:59 pm
by rodlonq
I have made a brother to the above blade. It is a gift for the son of the previous blade's owner. The Sgian Dubh has significance to these blokes due to their Scottish ancestry.
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I think this one has turned out better but my photography is up the shite.
Cheers... Rod
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:20 am
by archerark
great job keep up the good work
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:20 pm
by rodlonq
Thanks archerark.
Cheers... Rod
Re: First attempt at a hidden tang knife
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:29 pm
by bigbob
Like 'em both Rod, good stuff! They should be happy!