1st self-made puukko

[Fonly]

Wow, you did a great job my friend, you should be very proud.

 

[Loosearrow]

If I understood correctly what you meant, yeah. I.e. the hole in the brass cap is kinda too small for the tang, and when you hammer the cap down, the hole expands. This way it fits perfectly, and holds the handle together.

The end of the tang is not heated, its just peened cold. But, the tang is not hardened like the blade, so its pretty soft. Its hit with a ballpoint hammer repeatedly, a few dozen times, but lightly, so the steel doesnt break.

Thanks for the lesson. Nice work. Be proud. You created something from nothing. Great leather work. Regards, Loosearrow