Behold the Brass (and Copper) Bolstered Beauties!

[JonMcD]

Kailash Blades 9" Mini and 11.5" Historical Service Issue Khukuri

Wow- beautiful and menacing at the same time, and handy in the yard!

Solid copper (bronze), my work knife.

These Vipers are such good looking knives. And m390 will work and keep working . I had to go check these out over at CK because you posted this .

 

[Ironbut]

Reusing a pic from a couple days ago.

 

[Horsewright]

If you are gonna go brass go lots of brass, the whole neighborhood:

 

[afishhunter]

If you are gonna go brass go lots of brass, the whole neighborhood:

Is the 1866 Yellow Boy a .44-40?
The Yellow Boy was an updated Henry.

The original Model 1866, manufactured from 1966 to 1873 was only chambered for the .44 Henry Rim Fire, as was the Henry, BTW.
Any other chambering is a modern reproduction.

The 1866 model went out of production in 1873, being replaced by the famous Wincheser '73, originally only chambered for the .44-40 (AKA: ".44 Winchester") center fire cartridge. Both the Winchester '73 and .44-40 were introduced in December, 1873. (Winchester records say there was a sufficient warehouse supply of both to market them.)
The .44-40 has been in continous production since. It was converted to a smokeless cartridge in the 1890's
.
The .44-40 Winchester is the second oldest US cartridge in continous production since it was introduced.
The venerable .45-70 "Government" was introduced in May,1873, so is just 7 months older. It was also converted to smokeless in the 1890's, though at reduced pressure than the black powder load, so it would be safe to use in the original Trapdoor Springfields still in use by civilians.

Both remained in production during WW1 and WW2. A lot of cartridges production was halted during WW2 were never put back into production.

The .45-70 even remained in production the 70 to 75 years no new rifles aside from a hand full of individual custom rifles were made in .47-70.
There were a LOT of 1873 Springfield Trap Doors, Remington Rolling Blocks, and Sharps rifles still in use for hunting and "1,000 yard" (it was actually 1,010 yards) shooting matches, during the time no new rifles were made for it until 1974/1975 when Marlin re-introduced their model 1895 for the upcoming Bicentennial.

 

[JonMcD]

If you are gonna go brass go lots of brass, the whole neighborhood:

Stunning as always Dave. Such a classy pair.

 

[Horsewright]

Is the 1866 Yellow Boy a .44-40?
The Yellow Boy was an updated Henry.

The original Model 1866, manufactured from 1966 to 1873 was only chambered for the .44 Heney Rim Fire, as was the Henry, BTW.
Any other chambering is a modern reproduction.

The 1866 model went out of production in 1873, being replaced by the famous Wincheser '73, originally only chambered for the .44-40 (AKA: ".44 Winchester") center fire cartridge. Both the Winchester '73 and .44-40 were introduced in December, 1873. (Winchester reccords say there was a sufficient warehouse supply of both to market them.)
The .44-40 has been in continous production since. It was converted to a smokeless cartridge in the 1890's
.
The .44-40 Winchester is the second oldest US cartridge in continous production since it was introduced.
The venerable .45-70 "Government" was introduced in May,1873, so is just 7 months older. It was also converted yo smokeless in the 1890's, though at reduced pressure than the black powder load, so it would be safe to use in the original Trapdoor Springfields still in use by civilians.

Both remained in production during WW1 and WW2. A lot of cartridges productionwas halted on during WW2 were never put back into production.
The .45-70 even remained in production the 70 to 75 years no new rifles aside from a hand full of individual custom rifles were made in .47-70.
There were a LOT of 1873 Springfield Trap Doors, Remington Rolling Blocks, and Sharps rifles still in use for hunting and "1,000 yard" (it was actually 1,010 yards) shooting matches, during the time no new rifles were made for it until 1974/1975 when Marlin re-introduced their model 1895 for the upcoming Bicentennial.

Its actually my wife's Henry Golden Boy .22.

We do have a replica (Ubertti) 1873 in .357, also with some brass:

And a Marlin Guide Gun (1895 with a short bbl), in .45-70. Shown here with some brass thats not quite as sharped edge as previous pics:

Stunning as always Dave. Such a classy pair.

Thank you sir!

 

[Horsewright]

This coooer bolstered Ranchero was back in the shop. After five years of daily carry by a tradesman, I tightened the sheath, restitched the belt loop, fixed the tip (it had been pried with), and buffed the bolster and handle a little.

I've only used G10 for handle material on mybe two or three knives. This is one of them.

 

[JonMcD]

Nothing new from me…just wanted to see if anyone had any brass or copper beauties to show off. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these goodies from K’roo and Trestle Pine.

 

[Rufus1949]

Nothing new from me…just wanted to see if anyone had any brass or copper beauties to show off. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these goodies from K’roo and Trestle Pine.

Ebony and brass sure is nice Jon.

 

[JonMcD]

Ebony and brass sure is nice Jon.

Hard to beat in my book. I’m still giddy to have that knife. It brings a smile to my face each time I carry it. Many thanks my friend .

 

[Rufus1949]

Hard to beat in my book. I’m still giddy to have that knife. It brings a smile to my face each time I carry it. Many thanks my friend .

It knew where it belonged.

 

[5K Qs]

Nothing new from me…just wanted to see if anyone had any brass or copper beauties to show off. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these goodies from K’roo and Trestle Pine.

My eyes have feasted, and claim they're stuffed! They couldn't see another bit of copper/brass, even if they wanted to.
But I say, "Cmon, Eyes! Let's Go! Quit whining and bark with the big dogs! Take a gander at this brass Plowman we got last Christmas!"





- GT

 

[JonMcD]

My eyes have feasted, and claim they're stuffed! They couldn't see another bit of copper/brass, even if they wanted to.
But I say, "Cmon, Eyes! Let's Go! Quit whining and bark with the big dogs! Take a gander at this brass Plowman we got last Christmas!"





- GT

Yessir GT! That French brass beauty is right at home here. I love that blade stamp. Very cool wrench mark.

 

[ZHoovie]

Here's some more Trestle goodness JonMcD

 

[Horsewright]

A couple three from the last batch:

A Vaquero going to FL and half the year Iceland:

A Bandito going to a rancher in WA:

A Gordo for a rancher's wife in NE:

 

[JonMcD]

A couple three from the last batch:

A Vaquero going to FL and half the year Iceland:

A Bandito going to a rancher in WA:

A Gordo for a rancher's wife in NE:

Dave…the Vaquero is a beautiful selection of materials all around. Such a great example of your work. Annnnd….brass .

 

[JonMcD]

Here's some more Trestle goodness JonMcD

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That is a good one indeed! Those burgundy pants go well with the brass hat and shoes .

 

[draggat]

I'm a fan of brass and copper!

Sardinian Arburese - Alternating brass and copper pins as well.



Sardinian Pattada - Mokume Gane - Copper / Brass / Nickel Silver



Italian Pattada paired with a brass ring



Italian Bergamasco



Canal Street with brass badges



.50 Cal Casing



Some Spanish folders

 

[Horsewright]

Dave…the Vaquero is a beautiful selection of materials all around. Such a great example of your work. Annnnd….brass .

Thank you sir! Here's its sheath, in chestnut leather:

My neighbor Tom saw this one the other day and pronounced it the finest knife I've ever made! Well 1) he's an ironwood junkie and 2) he's only been in the hood a few years. Got thousands of knives under my belt before he showed. That being said this is an extraordinary piece of ironwood and well..........brass!

 

[JonMcD]

Thank you sir! Here's its sheath, in chestnut leather:

My neighbor Tom saw this one the other day and pronounced it the finest knife I've ever made! Well 1) he's an ironwood junkie and 2) he's only been in the hood a few years. Got thousands of knives under my belt before he showed. That being said this is an extraordinary piece of ironwood and well..........brass!

I think me and Tom have the same taste