Kwisatz

George Lucas may be sending you a letter, be sure to have “plausible deniability”!

Is that notch for The Rebels?

You’re correct. The dimensions are off, it started out that way, but ended up much bigger and heavier than it should be. I’ll be trying again soon. Thanks for the feedback.

Thank you all for the information. Have any of you posted the results of y your blackening or Parkerizing methods worked to get you a deep, jet black look?

Over All Length, 5-1/2 feet long and the spear head is made if 3/8 inch thick steel. The spearhead is my Stock Removal project, I hand made the jute rope wrapped around the top quarter to cover the bolts that secure the steel to the wood and add texture. At the shoulders, the spear head is 4 inches across. I screwed a steel ring to the shaft at the bottom that can be used for a myriad of reasons. Now its time for Beta Testing! I’m gong to put it through a car door, a wooden dorm and anything else I can find. I may give it to a friend who is an enormous Strongman/Powerlifter and see how much damage he can do with it. I’ve recently started experimenting with etching, I used PCB etchant from Radio Shack on another blade, the results were nice. I am going to etch my next spear, however I want to make the spearhead black. To get the same high-contrast that the folks over at Zombie Tools use. I think they also use ETEC-502 somewhere along the process. Any advice and constructive criticism is appreciated. Example: Thanks, Kwisatz

Excellent!

I really like that. I wrapped the handle on one of my knives with rope as well. i am going to add shellac.

Excellent work!

Well done!

Thanks, I may try that method.

Beautiful work. Specifically, what method did you use to attach the handles to the blade?

Off to a great start! The spikes make fun work. A great way to cheaply practice technique and good for gifts. When its done, try soaking it in vinegar for a weekend and then scrub it off. Leaves a nice shine.

100%!

100%!

Spartan and utilitarian. I like it, thanks for sharing!

Excellent!

Nice way to say Thank You. How’d you achieve the knapped metal look?

Thanks for sharing that! I picked up a few things.

What process did you use to attach the handle?

Nice! Looks like something an Uruk-hai would carry!

Thanks for sharing.

Your first-born is always the best knife ever made!

Excellent idea. I’ll make a trinket for the owner and see if I can score more next time!

I made a list of 5 places to call, then had a girl do the asking on the phone. They were more than eager to give her whatever she asked for! I showed up with her “just to lift heavy stuff” lol. Bang hot metal and have fun doing it!

I disagree, that knife has a very important identity. Its your first. You’ll make lots more over time, but that one will always be the most important work you have ever done! Great Job!