Aiel Fighter in Dark Desert Ironwood

[Erin Burke]

Good morning folks.

This knife has been finished for several months, but it took me this long to build a sheath and take photos. I'm calling it an Aiel Fighter, because my wife talked me into reading some fantasy books, and now I'm a big nerd.

The milled/radiused one-piece bolster/frame was quite an adventure... and incorporated a few firsts for me. If you are interested in the construction of this knife, feel free to check out the photo thread HERE.


Some Stats:
Length: 11-1/4"
Blade: 6-15/16" (Tip to plunge), 0.175" thick at bolster
Weight: 189g (0.42lbs)
Steel: 1080
Bolster/Frame: 1-Piece milled and radiused Mild Steel
Handle: Dark Desert Ironwood scales* w/ Mild Steel (nail) pins

*Ironwood scales are quite dark; however, they are not completely black. There is a slight orange/red tint as can be seen in the upper-right inset of the second photo.

Thanks for looking. As always, feedback is welcome.

Erin

 

[Poez]

It's a good looking knife! That's the third your knife I've seen so far: love them all!

 

[Halbrust]

Interesting, and great looking, pin placements.

 

[Bob Leedy]

Rand would appreciate your work.

 

[Erin Burke]

Thanks guys. I really like how this one turned out.

Rand would appreciate your work.

I'm not so sure, Bob. In my nerd-brain, this is a design that I could imagine being carried by Aiel... but if you dig in the books, they are noted as carrying heavy double-bladed daggers.
{shrug}

 

[boshi74]

great knife!