first 'frontier'-ish style

ScottRoush

ScottRoush

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Just felt like showing a blade I'm finishing up for a friend who wanted something special and more of a 'show' knife. It was forged from a giant wood rasp that was over a hundred years old and found on his grand-father's farm. It was edge quenched twice (for effect) in brine and showed interesting patterns after etching in feCl. It hardened nicely. The bolsters were forged from spikes I salvaged off an old steamboat while diving in Lake Erie. I didn't realize they were wrought iron until they started splitting.. but it looked great so I went with it. The spacer is birch bark and the wood is old growth maple salvaged from deep lake Superior. There is a guy where I live who salvages 'underwater lumber'. It was stained with leather dye and finished with tung/beeswax. Peened brass pins. 10.5" OAL

And thanks to Nielson, Foster and Knight for the inspiration.

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I took another one with more 'maritime' props due to the fittings and wood:

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I love it.....great craftsmanship.....awesome story on the historical materials.....beautiful piece all around!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
thanks for all the kind words. this was my first time polishing and etching for a quench line and i learned a lot.
 
That is beautiful. I love the "aged" look that you used. Not over the top but definitely gives it that well used look.

Charlie
 
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