Dylan, I noticed this in the other thread! Wow! This is an absolutely beautifully made knife.I got in a Puukko today that I've become rather taken with. The knife and sheath were made by Tommi Mäkelä and the blade was made by Saku Honkilahti. Forged 80crv2 steel, fitted with Bog Oak and stainless/white coriander fittings.
"That's a knife!"I found out that Cold Steel was making a knife very similar to the Western W49 so I had to check it out. Got it in the other day and had a good chuckle.... In typical Cold Steel fashion they went and made the knife enormous. It's so absurd that I actually kind of like it.
Holy cow! I just gotta ask, when does a blade go from "knife" to "small sword" ?? Good looking knife thoughI found out that Cold Steel was making a knife very similar to the Western W49 so I had to check it out. Got it in the other day and had a good chuckle.... In typical Cold Steel fashion they went and made the knife enormous. It's so absurd that I actually kind of like it.
I still need to make a sheath or scabbard for it, which I may start after work today depending on how I feel.
It started as this
I just modified the blade a bit, made the guard, and attached the silver cutlery handle.
Thanks.Very cool project
Thanks.
I was inspired by the common Victorian era Sheffield made dress bowies which of course is not something I could ever afford.
The knife costed me $50 ,and the carving fork I took the handle off coated me $5.
That's much leas than authentic examples run, and at least the handle is Sheffield made.
The plan is a center seam sheath with a stud, hopefully I can pull it off.
Looking forward to seeing the completed project
Hopefully it turns out okay.Very imaginative
Whatcha do with the old handle???
I still have everything except the pommel nut, which went back onto the tang before gluing.
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