Thai Enep Sword

[David Stifle]

Hi Folks,

I'd like to share my latest work with you folks. It's a 19" hamon bearing blade of W2 steel, with a amber stag crown handle. It weights 11 ounces and is fast and light. It's heat treated to 60Rc. The handle is a amber sambar stag crown. The scabbard is walnut harvested from my property and dried in my shop for five years. It is inspired by the Thai Enep blade, and proably isn't quite traditional. I also included a "group" shot showing this sword and a few others I've recently finished. I would love your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[Dawkind]

Great job on all of them!!!!!

 

[David Stifle]

Great job on all of them!!!!!

Thanks, glad you like them

 

[Mack]

That,

is what dreams are made of.

 

[David Stifle]

Good of you to say that, Mack. Thanks!

 

[Mack]

The upswept blade in the background. I can't wait to see what you do with that.
What are you planning for a handle?

 

[willrise]

That thing is awesome!!!

 

[David Stifle]

That think is awesome!!!

Thanks mucho!

 

[David Stifle]

The upswept blade in the background. I can't wait to see what you do with that.
What are you planning for a handle?

I'm thinking either bone, or perhaps bamboo with a wrap.

 

[NoRoadtrippin]

I really like that one with the blue wrap in the group shot. Great looking stuff.

 

[AVigil]

That is really great!

 

[David Stifle]

I really like that one with the blue wrap in the group shot. Great looking stuff.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

[Doug C]

David,

I agree with Dudley, nice work on all of them. :thumbup:

Doug

 

[Patrice Lemée]

My thoughts? Oh Yeah Baby!

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks Doug and Pat, I appreciate it very much.

 

[IronMedicineBlades]

Beautiful, beautiful work

 

[David Stifle]

Beautiful, beautiful work

Thank you. I was surprised to se this resurface. I am pleased to say it went to a good forum friend.

 

[Craig Daniel]

Excellent work there David, How far are you from Beckley WV ?

 

[David Stifle]

Excellent work there David, How far are you from Beckley WV ?

Thanks. it's about 300 miles.