short sword

[Cousin Jack]

This one is a departure from what I usually make. I went for the "antique" look. Right down to the blood stained blade and worn sheath.

I used an interesting technique on the handle. I "ebonized" the wood by using vinegar and rust.

I hope you guys like, or at least find this one interesting.

 

[James Green Dragon]

This is a wild looking mini-gladius IMO - nice :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Mackenzie4856]

SIIIIIICK. That is one very impressive piece of craftsmanship.

 

[McAhron]

Reminds me of a trade dagger.Cool!

 

[SpearZ]

Nice piece and nice to see you back posting :thumbup:

 

[MikeA]

WOW!

That is a fantastic looking short sword! Looks like it belongs right in the midst of mortal combat.........excellent execution sir!

 

[kauai Marc]

Very nice piece,what is the "ebonizing process",how do you do it,do you have any tutorial/link?what kind of wood did you start with?
Marc

 

[Cousin Jack]

Very nice piece,what is the "ebonizing process",how do you do it,do you have any tutorial/link?what kind of wood did you start with?
Marc

It is a very simple process that works great with oak (not sure about other wood). Fill a dixie cup with white vinegar and drop in a small amount of steel wool or steel nails. Let it sit for a few days. The result will be a rusty looking liquid.

Simply apply to the wood with a brush. A couple of coats will turn the oak black with the grain showing through.

 

[47 knuckle]

Cool!!! Looks like it belongs in my collection, great job!!!! 47 Knuck

 

[Caden_Vekk]

was that just some random "I wonder" idea? Nice blade

 

[Cousin Jack]

was that just some random "I wonder" idea? Nice blade

Yeah...I admit...it was.

 

[Mark Pointen]

Nice work! That loop-style sheath is impressive too.

 

[Cousin Jack]

Nice work! That loop-style sheath is impressive too.

Thanks Mark!

 

[Mark Pointen]

what are the specs on that? steel?

 

[Cousin Jack]

what are the specs on that? steel?

~15" long. I had some 1/4" X 2" 1050 on hand that was being neglected. I just had to hog into it to see what it was like.

 

[Phillip Patton]

VERY nice, Mark. :thumbup:

 

[northman]

That was exactly what I was looking for a couple of months ago when I tried to find somebody to make me a hog hunter. Perhaps just a slightly larger guard.

Double edged, 2" wide, 1/4 thick, and carbon steel.. siiigh..

What should something like that cost? If you one time thought about making one again?

 

[Cousin Jack]

VERY nice, Mark. :thumbup:

Thanks Phillip!

That was exactly what I was looking for a couple of months ago when I tried to find somebody to make me a hog hunter. Perhaps just a slightly larger guard.

Double edged, 2" wide, 1/4 thick, and carbon steel.. siiigh..

What should something like that cost? If you one time thought about making one again?

Well...I won't even be thinking about another large one for awhile, not until I start filling some of my other orders first anyways.

Give Phillip Patton a holler...he makes awesome double edged blades that would be well suited for hog hunting! :thumbup:

 

[pinkcow]

Very good knife and sheath :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: