19th century sailor's rigging knife and marlin spike set

[John M Cohea]

A few weeks ago I was commissioned to make a sailor's rigging knife and marlin spike set to be part of a !9th century naval display.The client sent me a few pics of what he had in mind and paid me a visit in my shop to discuss the details, this is what I came up with.
8 1/2" of forged 1095 with an antique finish, copper band with rawhide wraps, braided deerskin thong on both pieces, weathered barn oak scales, marlin spike forged from a Nicholson rat tail file and a rawhide covered sheath to hold them both.The photo is by Scott Roush.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Very classy. The classic Ashley Book of Knots has some excellent photos of authentic sailors' knives and sheathes, and various fobs and lanyards. The knives were usually worn IWB.

 

[John M Cohea]

Thanks Ed.I was happy with the way this package turned out and so was the client!!

 

[D lisch]

Looking good John