templehound Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 This hybrid puukko cuts with a blade ground from O7 flat stock, sports a copper ferrule and has a handle made from Burma ironwood (Xylia Xylocarpa). The blade ricasso has bevels which are giving a straight transition into the edge and the tang is riveted over the butt. Burma ironwood is an extreme solid , hard wood that is rather plain and inconspicuous. It darkens immediately when contacted with hand sweat and oils, leaving a beautiful sinister plain no nonsens tool look. The sheath has a wood liners and is made from half tanned cow leather that still has a rawhide core. Blade measures 100 mm and overall length is 225 mm. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Very nice. Love a working knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I really like the aged look. You could believe that it was made decades ago. The only thing that I can suggest, and I can't believe that I have the nerve to critique one of your blades, is to use a rivet set when peening over the end of the tang. That will give you a nice round dome rather than the sort of ragged end you have now. That little thing does not go with the very great craftsmanship and quality of the rest of the knife. It hit me like one out of tune instrument in an orchestra. Respectfully, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les L Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Templehound, every time i see one of your posts I feel like a kid on his birthday that can't wait to open his present and see whats in the box, and as usual, you did not disappoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 I was liking the peened look; reminded me of a flower. I thought it was done on purpose that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Same here although it reminds me of a star burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 I was just having a discussion last night with my SIBs mentee about the importance of details in blacksmithing in general and knifemaking in particular, and then this pops up in the feed. Gorgeous work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 George: ...like Thomas already said, it was made on purpose and sometimes I like that straw flower look of the peened tang on occasions .....rustic is the word... ....I was in a somewhat rustic mood this time....but anyway, precious honesty is always appreciated and very welcome! Thanks for your comment George! LesL, Thomas, Irondragon FCW and JHCC thanks for your comments, Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 That actually speaks to some of the points I made to my mentee, that the end product is the result of a series of choices made along the way, each of which has its individual contribution to the total effect, and that an apparently random or irregular in an otherwise-highly regulated piece can serve as a visual punctuation mark, if you will. With the latter, the artistry lies both in the choice of what irregular detail to include and where and in its execution, so that it clearly stands out as a design element rather than as a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmbobnick Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Templehound, your knives are kind of paradoxical. They look ancient yet brand new. They say "use me with care" but look like they can handle heaps of abuse. They are common yet something that an aristocrat would gladly own. Its a style that I could instantly pick out in a crate of knives. It really is art. I enjoy seeing what you've done even if I don't comment on every post of yours. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Can't agree more with gmbobnick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Gentlemen, Thanks for the nice comments!...they are much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatLiner Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Awesome knife templehound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Thank You very much, FlatLiner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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