The Virginia Long Knife

[Bob Alderman]

Hi,

I thought I might brag on myself, but a bit, if that is OK.....

This is my Virginia Long Knife.

It is an exact copy of a historical pattern, the very knife shown in Madison Grant's book "Knives of Homespun America".

The knife is 14 inches overall, with a 9 inch blade.

The Blade is Hand Forged from a file of 3/16 inch stock,

It has a Forged Guard with Curved Finals and Filework Decoration, the Hickory handle is secured with a steel pin and has a wrapped and soldered bolster of copper secured with a brass pin.

I have images of the description, from the book at my PhotoBucket....

http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss176/trackersforge/

It won Best Early American at the 1997 Montana Knifemaker's Association Show

What do you think?

 

[okzj]

There's nothing about it that I don't like. Very well done. I have a special place in my heart for period blades.

 

[indian george]

Sweeeeet!!!!!:thumbup:

 

[Robert H]

That is extremely well done.

 

[Bob Alderman]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the compliments.

and okzj "I have a special place in my heart for period blades." You know, it is funny, but I do too!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I like it very much.

 

[Bob Alderman]

Thanks again, Keith.

Bob

 

[John M Cohea]

Very nice work Mr. Alderman!I too love period work, and this is a fine example!

 

[JatMat]

Nice period work, you deserved the award. What are you up to now?
Jim

 

[Bob Alderman]

Thank you gentlemen.

James, I just finished my first Nessmuk, which I posted here....

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6657413&posted=1#post6657413

And I am starting to focus more on user grade stuff, I just started making a 'trail series' of knives, with the emphasis being on reasonable cost and utility.

What do you think?