No. 293

[Serge Panchenko]

Hey guys, just finished this one. This is the first time I tried turning anything, came out OK I think. The handle is 1/2" W1, turned in my drill press. Blade is 1080, not sure why I do this to myself by chosing blade shapes like this one , PITA to grind. The blade is held in the slot with mild steel pins, everything heavily antiqued. When I started this one I was planning to make it a dagger, but after the handle was made couldn't come up with a dagger blade that would fit in well, so the styling is medieval India. Overall length is 7 3/8" with a 2 1/2" blade.

 

[Lorien]

friggin sweet!

 

[raylaconico]

That's awsome Serge! And I love that blade shape!

 

[tinwiskers]

Your designs just floor me! awesome job!!!

 

[Valar God]

This is excellent !

No more, no less ... :thumbup:

 

[manix J]

serge, i would grab this piece and kick some medieval butt!!

killer design!

Jeff

 

[Deviltooth]

Now that's different in a damn good way. Nice work.

 

[ddd]

Different, Serge, is often better - in your case it is
always a great knife!!

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

Turned on a drill press? Can't wait to see what you'll pump out with a lathe. Uniquely well done, classic Serge.:thumbup:

 

[John White]

Just great,

John

 

[xaman]

Wow, in a drill press? You're amazing Serge. Your skills blow me away.

I still remember a WIP at Knifemakerforums showing what you could do using a Ryobi belt sander as your primary grinder.

I love this piece.

 

[Tahts-a-dats-ago]

My wallet says "absolutely not" and my head tells me that I'd never find a practical use for such a design. But oh boy do I love it. Beautiful job: that is just sweet.

 

[SBranson]

Once again it's a real pleasure to see your work. Congratulations on your mention in the lastest BLADE mag.

 

[Serge Panchenko]

Thanks for the kind comments guys

 

[HoosierQ]

It's like a Saxon and a Norman and a Klingon got together to redesign the Seax!!! Beautiful!!!

 

[M.Griffin]

Always outside the box. How many ideas you got rattling around in your head? Just love the antiqued look you get on your knives. Very impressive.

-Mike

 

[church&son]

Serge, that is awesome, love the blade shape. Can't wait to see the one from Scott..........Randy

 

[mtnfolk mike]

another awesome looking knife Serge..:thumbup: