jok 3,035 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Well Nicholas that does look good. Out of curiosity, where does such a blade end up? When I looked at the last pic I thought, 'crikey his fingers are a mess'.? Nice work. Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted December 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 44 minutes ago, W. Katchum said: I’d imagine it will end up in a big fcuk off boar? Thank you guys! Exactly, it will be used for boar hunting The blade is a 23cm long and 4 wide, I'll round the tip a little to prevent to stuck up in a rib. @jok you should see the workshop now that's dirty! Regards Nicolas 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Quality as ever spsurfer .. some people just have a gift , you are clearly one of them .. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy b 724 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Another good bit of work ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Today I finished the guard and ferrule. Regards Nicolas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thank you!!! Today I prepared the handle, a swiveling thread to allow better alignment of the pommel and prevents tensions on the tang. Hopefully tomorrow I can instal the handle. Regards Nicolas 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy b 724 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Very nice handle that ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Today the family has other plans, so I'll finish it on monday... Regards Nicolas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,480 Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 very nice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Some more fine tuning, a little sanding and filing here and there, blueing the iron parts and it's finished! Regards Nicolas 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 It's finished!!!! 23cm blade from 6mm 1.2510, iron guard, pommel and ferrule 670gr Handle from Sambar and buffalo. Regards Nicolas 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,306 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Awesome 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 That is absolutely stunning... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Thank you Sirs!!! @W.Katchum, I'll write you a pm.. This one will see use as it's custom made for an experiences hunter. As you can see, the tip is dull to prevent getting cought up in the rip cage. 70% of the work on this one has been the guard, ferrule and pommel, a less ornated guard is not that complicated. Maybe soon a "modern" version of old school hunting cutlass ? Have a nice christmas time and a perfect, happy new year. Regards Nicolas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Hello, I just finishid this job with a handrubbed satin finish 1000 grit. The sheatmaker made a nice sheath as well Regards Nicolas 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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