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Title: First Forged blade finished
Post by: Steve Nuckels on September 10, 2009, 11:33:00 PM

I finally finished my first forged blade from the ABS "Intro" course at Haywood CC in June.

6" blade 10 3/4 OAL
Stained curley maple coffin handle with silver wire inlay, mild steel file worked guard.  Tooled sheath with scrimmed "Half Moon" on whitetail antler. My first try at scrimshaw.

Fun stuff !!!!   How did I do?

Thanks Steve


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Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: sticshooter on September 10, 2009, 11:41:00 PM

AWESOME! AND THANKS FOR THE PICS IN THE EMAIL IT HELPED ALOT.NOW TELL ME HOW YA STAINED THE WOOD. THATIS IF YA DON'T MIND.lol<><

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: Steve Nuckels on September 10, 2009, 11:49:00 PM

Stic, I use Fiebings leather dye Drk brown under tru-oil!

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: skullworks on September 11, 2009, 07:28:00 AM

STUNNING! That's all I can say...stunning! Awesome work!

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on September 11, 2009, 08:01:00 AM

Dang steve, that is really nice, I like the file work on the finger guard,
forge another one, we'll be waiting

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: Kevin Evans on September 11, 2009, 09:06:00 AM

That'a Boy!!!You got a lot going on and it all looks good!!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: 4runr on September 11, 2009, 09:29:00 AM

Beautiful first! WOW

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: tomh on September 11, 2009, 10:08:00 AM

nice coffin handle!

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: OconeeDan on September 11, 2009, 07:01:00 PM

Fantastic!

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: Steve Nuckels on September 11, 2009, 08:31:00 PM

Two more!  Sorry about the poor picture quality, yet another aspect I need to improve upon!


  (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/image-4.jpg)


  (http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Tillerboy_bucket/image.jpg)

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: Lin Rhea on September 12, 2009, 10:16:00 AM

You did an exceptional job Steve.   :clapper:  I really like the Moran style. Lin

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: LAR43 on September 12, 2009, 09:02:00 PM

Going to a course or getting pro instruction saves a lot of pain & frustration.

Great job.

Larry

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: SoNevada Archer on September 13, 2009, 10:18:00 AM

Looks great Steve!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: Steve Nuckels on September 17, 2009, 03:00:00 PM

Thanks for the positive comments from all!  And words of encouragement from the Pro members is always great, thanks Lin.

my current project is a drop point/spear point (have not decided yet) with 416 SS finger guard and Cocobolo handle.

Thanks, Steve

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IN GOD WE TRUST

Title: Re: First Forged blade finished
Post by: longbow from LW on September 19, 2009, 07:11:00 AM

If you ever get a hankering to sell it let me know!  Excellent first effort!  You should post on the Blade Forums or Jerzee Devil, tons of info and advice from custom makers and blade smiths.  keepem sharp