Tribal Bush Knife

Tai Goo

Tai Goo

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Here’s something a bit different. I’ve been forging some old fashioned ferrules, coppersmithing, playing around with some more chip carving and here’s what I came up with most recently,… hot off the bench.

OAL - 9 inches.
Blade - 1095 Steel.
Handle - Mesquite with brass escutcheon pins.
Ferrule and end piece - Copper.

Here's the ferrule before I filed the slot for the tang.
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Midsection detail.
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really magnificent concept and work. it has a bit of the "look" of some tribal knives from southern China. Miao tribal knives, and others. have you thought of putting it in a wooden sheath? great work, as always..............b
 
That's a really good looking knife, elegant and old fashioned (in a good way). Very nice!
 
Inspiring art as usual.:thumbup: It is interesting to see you spin off in different direction with your embellishments.

Thanks for sharing
Alden
 
good to see you back for a visit Tai.
Nice knife:thumbup:
 
tai, its been far too long since you posted something and i am so glad you did as it is such a pleasure to own and look at pictures of your unique work.

best ....dan favano
 
love your work it's so organic. thru the years you have done so much original pieces that few artists reach your level of creativity.
dennis
 
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