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I just finished this piece for the W&SS Maker's Challenge. The goal was to build a "slicer" also capable of other random camp chores and bush craft. I've done this blade several times, but decided to dress this one up a bit with a fire steel and wooden sheath, but all in a "refined rough" style. The Red Oak for the handle and sheath has incredible figuring and color, but I decided to char it just a bit for a different look.
The sheath was a PITA!!. Although it came out just fine in the end, I will not do a moose antler welt ever again! The sheath alone turned into a 20 hour job.
Anyway, here's the particulars and a few photos:
Ole' Timer
Blade: 5 1/2" x 1/4" hand forged 1095(Aldo), flat ground with 800 grit finish. Very sharp and pointy!!
Handle: Lightly charred figured Red Oak, wire brushed to reveal the wood grain and sanded to 800 grit with a buffed Tung oil finish, ebonized Pear liners, Moose antler bolsters, peened brass pins, and hidden lanyard loop. The moose hide lanyard has a charred Red Oak bead and two moose antler beads(keeping a natural face on one end of each).
Sheath: Charred figured Red Oak, with moose antler welt and collar, peened brass pins. 6/7 oz veg tanned leather harness with high-ride carry belt loop, or pack carry option using the belt loop extension. The leather has a buffed Mink Oil finish. The fire steel has a charred Red Oak and Moose antler handle with ebonized Pear spacer.
Thanks for looking. Please offer up your comments and constructive criticism.
-Peter
The sheath was a PITA!!. Although it came out just fine in the end, I will not do a moose antler welt ever again! The sheath alone turned into a 20 hour job.
Anyway, here's the particulars and a few photos:
Ole' Timer
Blade: 5 1/2" x 1/4" hand forged 1095(Aldo), flat ground with 800 grit finish. Very sharp and pointy!!
Handle: Lightly charred figured Red Oak, wire brushed to reveal the wood grain and sanded to 800 grit with a buffed Tung oil finish, ebonized Pear liners, Moose antler bolsters, peened brass pins, and hidden lanyard loop. The moose hide lanyard has a charred Red Oak bead and two moose antler beads(keeping a natural face on one end of each).
Sheath: Charred figured Red Oak, with moose antler welt and collar, peened brass pins. 6/7 oz veg tanned leather harness with high-ride carry belt loop, or pack carry option using the belt loop extension. The leather has a buffed Mink Oil finish. The fire steel has a charred Red Oak and Moose antler handle with ebonized Pear spacer.
Thanks for looking. Please offer up your comments and constructive criticism.
-Peter
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