T.J.watts Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 It was suggested that I should make a sax to match the axe I made recently so here it is. It didn't turn out the way I imagined but it was good practice, the blade is just an old lawn blade, the handle is the same as the axe ( sledge handle), and the hilt and pommel are from .5" square bare that I twisted and flattened to get the ridges. After starting this I read more about lawn blades and found that they are not all usable. This one hardened some but not enough to snap easily. The blade is extremely tough and flexible so I went ahead and tried it. The dimensions are 4.375"handle and 7.75" blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Looks good all cleaned up and finished. I have a chinease cleaver that is prety soft, it works fine and responds well to steel. Mount a hardend steel in in a handle as a companion, a small file, a small stone and a small steel should keep them sevicible in the field. Ad one of those small scandinavian knives and your set, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Good companion to the axe. I like the finish on the whole piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I like what you did with it. The mounting hole in the blade is an interesting touch and the handle and fittings are very appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I don't know why I like this knife so much. Is it the star shape smack dab in the ricasso, or the carved lines on the handle that run through the bolster and pommel? I am unsure. But it makes me smile. I like how you repurposed that lawn mower blade. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffrat Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I like them both. Nice work T.J. Your choice of embellishment for the handle and hardware is nicely conceived and well executed. Like Charles said, figure out a way to keep some sharpening tools handy and you have yourself a set that is very servicable. The axe lines are sweet!Keep working it bro, you are doing fine. If you have anything about it that you would like to change, but aren't sure how to do it, ask away, show us a photo of it, and someone will give you some guidance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thank you for all the compliments gentlemen. I work in the oil field and its pretty slow right now so what better way to pass the time at work than to practice thing I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwilson645 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Very nice. I made one not long ago with a mower blade that has the same star shaped hole. I just did a paracord handle on mine though. I love the wood and the way it has the twisted look to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 It looks pretty good. I have a bunch of lawn blades that friends keep bringing me so I need to find a use for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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