Old Buggy Spring Reborn

[john costa]

Old Buggy Spring & Wheel Rim Reborn

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This one was half of an old buggy spring , a piece of wrought iron rfom an old wagon wheel rim, and another piece of walnut from Crex. The rear piece of wrought was from arim that had a "blow out". I just filled the crack with JB weld...character ? It is threaded onto the tang and pinned over after final glueing. This steel had a nice grain pattern. and also one of the first quench line I've gotten. Etched in vinegar overnight. oal 13.5 blade 8.5 Thanks for lookin. jc

 

[Miketm]

I really like it. It has character and simplicity. Can I have it?

 

[rebeltf]

Awesome , simple , rustic and to the point. :thumbup:

 

[Kathryn Ellis]

Nice work! I love the guard -- the whole knife flows well and looks great!

-Kathryn

 

[john costa]

Thanks folks for the comps. I started on the other end of the spring last night. I'll let you know how it comes out.
jc

 

[SpearZ]

I read about 1800's of the mountain men: Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, the days of the first Bowie knife. Your knife reminds me of those times, nice piece.

 

[john costa]

I read about 1800's of the mountain men: Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, the days of the first Bowie knife. Your knife reminds me of those times, nice piece.

SpearZ, I like 'em to look old. Thanks for the compliment. jc

 

[T-BAG]

NICE....Good character...I think you just made something worth hundreds of dollars for about .08 cents worth of stuff....good profit margin....lol

 

[cmd]

NICE....Good character...I think you just made something worth hundreds of dollars for about .08 cents worth of stuff....good profit margin....lol

A good profit margin, until you factor in the amount of time put into making it

Very nice knife, well done!

Chris