18th c. French Sheepsfoot Belt Knife

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A French styled common belt knife with a 6" distal tapered blade of 01 steel. Brass front plate, and steel butt cap. A though tang design with the tang peened over the cap. Grip is of turned boxwood with an oil type finish. Sheath is another vinegaroon stained center seam type with the cuir bouilli hardening treatment. Hope you enjoy a look.

 

[Dixieblade57]

Awsome detail as usual Wick!:thumbup: Those center seam sheaths you make are great!

 

[melsdad]

Great looking knife Wick!! A center seam sheath is on my list of things to make.

 

[zerogee]

Sheath is another vinegaroon stained center seam type with the cuir bouilli hardening treatment.

Had to look up both the vinegaroon staining and the cuir bouilli hardening -- so I learned a few things today. Nice knife and interesting techniques.

 

[javand]

Had to look up both the vinegaroon staining and the cuir bouilli hardening -- so I learned a few things today. Nice knife and interesting techniques.

No, an excellent knife, outside of the mainstream modern aesthetic. +1