one thread, two knives.
first one:
I'm not sure what else to call this one but a scalper, as tha style of knife was the genesis of this one. It's a bit on the thick side for a scalper with the blade being a full .093 inches all the way to the convexed scandi. But it's certainly not 1/4 inch thick, either!
Over time, at various shows and reenactment events, I've seen several finer edged, thinner bladed, scalping knives, ranging from the basic 5 inch old hickory butcher pattern to fairly elaborate double edged daggers with beaded cases. The ones I have enjoyed most- and all I've done with them is regular slicing knife work, including some game processing- (sorry, no scalp locks!) the best have always had a certain feel and breadth of blade. So, in making one of my own style, I focused on keeping the lower handle profile, balance and blade feel I like in the ones I've handled.
This one is made of recovered steel from a millsaw. I generally buy new, but keep some used 15N20 and other steels around when I can find and identify them well enough for a solid heat treat. Sometimes for the feel and history, sometimes for the look of the steel. The finish on this knife is left forge rough, sanded for smoothness. The weathering of the steel produces a "rainstorm damascene" look. Full heat treat, temper, and draw down on the blade. Worked areas of spine and tang are blues to match the overall finish.
Edge is a convex grind done in the scandi style- very easy to maintain on a hard backed strop.
Overall, the knife measures 10 inches, with a blade length of 5 3/4. Blade is 1 7/8 broad at the top of the rounded clip. Handle is thinner in cross section than my norm, but fairly broad and provides a good grip and feel
Scales are Padauk, with pin stock of brass. Pins have been lightly blacked to match the rest.
Sheath is the Explorer style, snap retention, with adjustable and removable belt hanger. the wide horizontal strap works well for a horizontal carry, as well.
Asking $190 first one is sold-
thanks for the eyes!
first one:
I'm not sure what else to call this one but a scalper, as tha style of knife was the genesis of this one. It's a bit on the thick side for a scalper with the blade being a full .093 inches all the way to the convexed scandi. But it's certainly not 1/4 inch thick, either!
Over time, at various shows and reenactment events, I've seen several finer edged, thinner bladed, scalping knives, ranging from the basic 5 inch old hickory butcher pattern to fairly elaborate double edged daggers with beaded cases. The ones I have enjoyed most- and all I've done with them is regular slicing knife work, including some game processing- (sorry, no scalp locks!) the best have always had a certain feel and breadth of blade. So, in making one of my own style, I focused on keeping the lower handle profile, balance and blade feel I like in the ones I've handled.
This one is made of recovered steel from a millsaw. I generally buy new, but keep some used 15N20 and other steels around when I can find and identify them well enough for a solid heat treat. Sometimes for the feel and history, sometimes for the look of the steel. The finish on this knife is left forge rough, sanded for smoothness. The weathering of the steel produces a "rainstorm damascene" look. Full heat treat, temper, and draw down on the blade. Worked areas of spine and tang are blues to match the overall finish.
Edge is a convex grind done in the scandi style- very easy to maintain on a hard backed strop.
Overall, the knife measures 10 inches, with a blade length of 5 3/4. Blade is 1 7/8 broad at the top of the rounded clip. Handle is thinner in cross section than my norm, but fairly broad and provides a good grip and feel
Scales are Padauk, with pin stock of brass. Pins have been lightly blacked to match the rest.
Sheath is the Explorer style, snap retention, with adjustable and removable belt hanger. the wide horizontal strap works well for a horizontal carry, as well.
Asking $190 first one is sold-
thanks for the eyes!
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maybe thats why you like it most