Stormcrow Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 These are part of my Blade Show inventory. They are all forged from 1" x 3/16" 1084 plain high carbon steel, triple normalized, single quenched in canola oil, and triple tempered. The handles have a slab of leather on either side that runs the length of the tang, with a hole at the end so that the hemp wrapped over the top goes through both the steel and the leather. A three-strand Turk's head knot in black cotton cord tops off the wrap and it's all sealed in amber shellac. The sheaths are made for me by Mike Casanova. The ones for the big blades are ambidextrous. The little knives range from a blade length of 3 7/8" to 4 1/2" and overall length of 8 3/4" to 9 3/8". The big knives range from a blade length of 6 1/4" to 6 3/4" and overall length of 11 1/4" to 11 3/4". I have an ever-growing bald patch on my leg from getting everything sharpened up and ready for the show! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I guess it is a good thing you saved that leg from your strong right hand. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Indeed! I'm saving my arm hair for the Blade Show in order to demonstate the sharpness. :D EEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Maybe you could use the potential cutomers arm if you run out of hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmHorus Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I hate to ask this but where do you get your hemp twine in that color? I've looked around and can't seem to find places that sell other than the tan. I am thinking of using it to form the knots I want to use on my knapped work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 good work and luck on the show..now for a demo you could shave a wookie for the audience? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 WmHorus - The hemp is colored somewhat by the amber shellac I seal it in. The hemp and the black cotton cord comes from Hobby Lobby. I also use clear shellac with India ink added to make black handle wraps. Jimmy - Thanks! As for the Wookie, I come close enough. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Sorry I kind of got off topic there, I hope that you do well at the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 No worries. :) Sold four knives so far, made several commissions, and met a whole bunch of neat folks. I consider it a smashing success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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