Something different...again.

[J. Neilson]

Is it normal when you get a certain amount of orders you just have to start doing off the wall stuff?

If anyone has seen the Tim Livley video, you'll recognize this. I've never made a blade without using a grinder so I thought I'd try. I did use a grinder on the handle though...I ain't that brave.

The blade is 5" (9 1/2" total) of 1095 with a fully forged, distal tapered blade. The forged finished was soaked/scrubbed in white vingear for about 3 days. The guard and pommel are forge piened wrought iron and deep etched. The tang goes straight through the pommel and is piened over. The handle is stabilized Cherry Burl wood. I had to set my initials in the pommel end of the handle since there is no place to do the chemical etch on the blade. This was fun. It's a nice sharp knife that you don't have to care about scratching up the blade on.

 

[Mark Williams]

That is why I love a forged blade. They just have so much life. Great Job J.

 

[ddavelarsen]

Man J, that's some super hammer work! I can't imagine getting that close with a hammer... Incredible! My hat's off to you again, good thing I have all this hair or I'd have a sunburned noggin these days.

 

[Raymond Richard]

J, You'll have to make yourself a stamp for these. Looks good! Was that some of IG's anchor chain?

 

[J. Neilson]

Sure was Ray. Damn good stuff. I'm doing a bowie with a fancy damascus ring guard right now. I think I'm going to make one out of George's WI next.
Make a stamp for these...now there's an idea.
Thanks guys.

 

[indian george]

I like it. It looks old.

 

[Chiro75]

Awesome! Also, congrats on your knife in Knives 2005. That was really sweet, too!

 

[blgoode]

oh yeah...I need my forge up and running. I have 1/2 the stuff but this gets my juices flowing

 

[T Blade]

J, that's the "Way!". You sure show your hammering skill with a blade like that one.

And as always, Tess' leather work is outstanding!

It looks old.

IG, so do you!

Larry T

Member of NECKA & NCCA

 

[Luke Smart]

J, that thing is beautiful. Both the sheath and knife. Great job!

Luke Smart

 

[Gossman Knives]

Looks great J. Not using a grinder, that's something. The handle and of course the sheath look beautiful.
Scott

 

[J. Neilson]

Thanks for all the nice comments. I took this one to the Schnecksville, PA show Sat. I got alot of weird double-take looks and many nice remarks.

 

[cooks 7]

Really cool, definetely looks like a work horse

 

[Dan Gray]

I'll bet you did get some looks

nice set you'll be flit-knaping before you know it

 

[Sando]

Hey J. There is something about that guard. The shape, thickness, I think your on to a new design element. That's my favorite part of that blade.

The sheath on the other hand, now there's craftmanship!

Steve