Thorn

P. McKinley

P. McKinley

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I came to call this piece "Thorn", not so much for the file worked copper motif, but for the fact that this entire project became a real thorn in my side!! Getting the w.i. took forever, that's the second handle after the first revealed a large natural crack when almost completed, that damn habaki thingy was a PITA to get right, and the guard proved to be a bit finicky as well.

Anyway, I'm happy with the way it turned out, and the leather sheath will be finished this wknd. Here's some details:

Blade: 9 1/4" forged 1084, flat ground with a 2500 grit hand rubbed finish and etched to reveal a nice temper line. Copper blade collar (a la "habaki") featuring vine and thorn file work and pierced w/ a Lilly of the Valley flower(both sides).

Handle: 5 1/8", lightly figured, air-dried Pennsylvania Walnut with Tung oil and buffed paste wax finish. Etched wrought iron (wagon wheel) S-guard with copper fore and aft spacers and O1 steel pin.

Edited to add.......
Sheath: Wickett & Craig 7oz veg tanned leather with Crocodile inlay, wrought iron stud, natural edges and buffed mink oil finish. There is no belt loop or clip on this sheath. Note: the stud was turned in my drill press, then etched and lightly polished.

Thanks for looking. I welcome your comments and critiques.





















I just like this shot!! :devil1::devil1:


 
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Wow, that copper and walnut is an excellent looking combination!... Especially with all that intricate copper detail along the spine. Great piece!

How did you go about finishing the walnut? High grit sp and tung oil?
 
I just finished the sheath for this knife and added some better photos to the original post.

Thanks for looking.
 
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Awesome. You are really putting out some of the more interesting (and beautiful) work I've seen lately.
 
It's a lovely piece of work !!! I personally don't like to use copper, but you did a great job with that "habaki" gaurd thing . I found this knife to be very artistic and well made as well. Thanks for showing. Frank
 
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