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koyote

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Modern seax-

This blade comes from ancient postwar millsaw stock. Spine is .105 thick (7/64th, or right between 3/32 and 1/8). The blade is broad, being 1 5/8 inches wide at the widest point, with a blade length of 6 1/8 inches. Overall the knife is 11 3/8 inches.

The blade is differentially tempered and convex ground, with a forge finish and bluing to the exposed tang areas and spine.

handle is ipe with a nicely figured grain pattern. Pins at 3/16 ID lanyard tubing in brass.

Sheath is a fold over deep pouch with a single strap. double needle hand stitched and waterformed by Koyote Girl.

Sold

(for reference, that's a 24 ounce ball peen)
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And the other modern seax-

Another blade from the ancient postwar millsaw stock. Spine is .105 thick (7/64th, or right between 3/32 and 1/8). 1 3/8 broad, blade length is 5 1/2 inches. Overall the knife is 10 3/4.

The blade is differentially tempered and convex ground, with a forge finish and bluing to the exposed tang areas and spine.

Handle is ipe with a bit of a 'cinnamon and pepper' grain pattern. Brass pins and lanyard tubing.

Sheath is a fold over deep pouch with a single strap. double needle hand stitched and waterformed by Koyote Girl.

SOLD

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always love your work. convex grinds aren't usually my thing, but i've been eyeing up your other stuff real hard.and i must say that first sheath is stunning, the workmanship blows me away.
 
goatariba said:
always love your work. convex grinds aren't usually my thing, but i've been eyeing up your other stuff real hard.and i must say that first sheath is stunning, the workmanship blows me away.
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Always can do scandis, I've even done the occasional v grind final bevel :thumbup:
 
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