Second Forging

[Robert Dark]

Well, its been a while.........Here is my second shot at forging ( and a whole lot of grinding to clean it up )

Forged from an old Nicholson File (1095?)
OAL 11 1/4"
Blade 6 1/2" Tip to Guard
Flat ground and Clay Treated
416 SS Guard and Pin
In order - Desert Ironwood - Maple Burl Spacers
Redwood Burl Handle (Fat, but feels wonderful in the hand)

Gotta get busy and make a sheath....Need to get this one a home, as I have way, way too much time in it.

Thanks for looking............

Robert

 

[fitzo]

It's a really attractive piece, Robert. You did good!

 

[jonvalblades]

nice job that a real looker!! I konw what you mean on those fat handles Usualy I design the knife by how the handle looks

jv

 

[cooks 7]

really nice, i like the temper line alot

 

[smokejr]

Very nice overall package, great blade profile, and the temper line wrapping around the
tip looks awesome, and love the beautifull full handle, very nice,

 

[ERINT]

It's very relaxing to look at. Everything just flows together. Very nice.

 

[blgoode]

oh nice!! Let me have her