Stormcrow Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 This one is being made for a very patient member of another forum in trade for a Hay Budden anvil. The blade is approximately 16 inches long, with a false edge, integral guard, and double choils/finger notches. They would be great for choking up for carfully knocking small limbs off of a pole to smooth it up or other similar tasks. Triple hardened in veggie oil, multiple temper cycles. I'm working out a small warp right now. Long blades tend to warp during heat treatment, and the closer you forge to final shape, the more important it is to get it straight without grinding. I'm using a trick that is fairly new to me, flexing the blade a bit past straight with a C-clamp, a flat piece of steel, and a couple of washers for spacers, then give it another tempering cycle. It works well, but sometimes has to be done more than once. Hopefully when I check on it in the morning, it'll be where it needs to be and I can proceed to wrapping and sealing the handle. Got other bush swords in the works as well. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Still needs sharpening, but at least the wrap is done and sealed. Better pics taken outdoors once the edge is sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 The bush sword's owner came by the shop this past weekend and picked up his bush sword. This was the longest Kydex sheath I have made so far! The happy new owner with his blade: This is the third blade of mine he has gotten. The first, a custom bushcraft knife: He also picked up this little sharp-nosed mouse: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Here's a little bit of hacking on hackberry bushes with the bush sword:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUPGjsBYEuQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 That green stuff is hard to snick off because it's so whippy - you really have to turn your wrist over to get tip speed. Nice video and nice bush knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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