Short Sword Fresh off the Bench

[David Stifle]

Hi all,

this is a 16.75" forged 1075 blade with a 3/16's spine and a 9.5" wrapped handle over a walnut core. It's a bit of a fusion style, with a hapoon tipped blade and some Japan-esey furniture. It's a compact, solid, nimble sword, coming in at 2.25lbs . It's razor sharp and well balanced (about 4" in front of the guard), a good chopper. It was a lot of fun to make. Your comments are very welcome.

 

[Dawkind]

I like it....very interesting and nicely done.....a fine size, too.

 

[tinkerer]

You know, that would make one fine fighter at about a 10" blade, as well.

Like it a lot.

Larry
Tinkerer

 

[BePrepared]

Hmm... so.. i love the blade, and i love the fittings, but something about the combination of shiny gold fittings with hammer forged flats doesn't quite do it for me. That blade is awesome though

 

[David Stifle]

Hmm... so.. i love the blade, and i love the fittings, but something about the combination of shiny gold fittings with hammer forged flats doesn't quite do it for me. That blade is awesome though

There's no gold, only brass and copper, and both will age nicely unless you want to keep them polished.

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks Dawkind and Tinker, I appreciate your comments.

 

[Quest Knives]

Love the Heinlein reference in your signature

 

[David Stifle]

Love the Heinlein reference in your signature

Wow! You're the first to see that! (What'd you see? Don't have a clue).

 

[BePrepared]

There's no gold, only brass and copper, and both will age nicely unless you want to keep them polished.

I think that's the solution i'm looking for. Once it gets aged, it'll look perfect. The blade just has a rustic charm and i'd like the fitting more once they take on a similar patina

 

[BePrepared]

Wow! You're the first to see that! (What'd you see? Don't have a clue).

i think he was talking to me David

TANSTAAFL

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

 

[David Stifle]

i think he was talking to me David

TANSTAAFL

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch

Time will age both the brass and copper. There are also methods to age them. So, is "Bacon is a Vegetable" a Robert Heilein reference? I've read the books, but...

 

[BePrepared]

No lol that's my inner hog/busse lover showing through. Tanstaafl is from "the moon is a harsh mistress"

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks, learn something new every day.

 

[stabber]

Sure is a beautiful Beast

 

[David Stifle]

Sure is a beautiful Beast

Thank you, Stabber. Your comments are appreciated!