Whiplash

P. McKinley

P. McKinley

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I had intended to put this in the latest Virtual BBQ thread, but I don't have any worthwhile in-progress shots, so I though I would fail that assignment. So, it gets placed here.

This is my latest, just finished. I hadn't made a "bush sword" before and I had a request for one from a man who owns a hunting/fishing supply store on the First Nations reserve here in Sydney. My wife refers to this piece as a bondage toy - of sorts, but the long leather lanyards remind me of a cat-o-nine-tails whip, so "Whiplash" it is.
I didn't have much time for fine photography as the new owner was standing right in back of me as I took these shots. In fact he watched as I applied the finishing touches in my shop this afternoon (a bit disconcerting!) I hope these suffice.

WHIPLASH

Blade: 10 1/2" x 1/4"(at the ricasso) of Aldo's 1084fg. Hand forged with a bit of distal taper, flat ground, hand sanded to 800 grit then etched and cold blued w/ polished highlights.
Handle: 6 1/2" of leather over Birdseye Maple with hollow stainless steel pins, leather lacing and moose antler bead.
Sheath: Wickett & Craig 6-7 oz leather, fully lined, Birdseye maple inlay, polished natural edges, and a moose antler bead. The belt loop harness has a moose antler tip frog. All leather has a buffed Mink Oil finish.

A few photos:




















 
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Very nice workmanship! The knife is awesome and I really like how the sheath turned out, it looks like it is edged with wood, when you see the different layers of the leather! Not leaving it flat on the edge is a nice touch too!

If you don't mind me asking how did you go about dyeing the body of the sheath and not dyeing the edges? I think it is that technique that sets the sheath off very well!
 
Peter,
I really enjoy the unique handle/sheath design that you came up with for this one. Very cool. :thumbup::thumbup: I really look forward to seeing more from you.
Erin
 
Beautiful work! The leather really compliments the knife. Makes a great overall package.
 
Thank you guys.

Dixieblade57 said:
If you don't mind me asking how did you go about dyeing the body of the sheath and not dyeing the edges? I think it is that technique that sets the sheath off very well!
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Dixie - I'll usually dye the leather before its assembled and stitched. When I do dye it I pay a bit of attention to keeping a clean edge. Then after I've sanded it all smooth I'll then bevel that edge. Sometimes I do it flat, sometimes I'll round it off a bit - as with this one. I apply copious amounts of gum trag' and burnish to a nice smooth surface, then polish it well with a rag.


Hope that helps. And, thanks for the compliment!

Peter
 
That will be great at taking heads when the apocalypse comes :)

Wonderful work. I wanna make one now
 
Thanks for the info Peter. I will say this the finish product is impressive but, then an impressive knife should have an impressive sheath! :applause:
 
That is the first blade that I would categorize as SEXY.... in a Zena/Biker Model type way.

BTW, I noticed two things(one, for sure) in the photos that are probably driving you crazy... at least they should.
 
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