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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Ragnarok Forge on October 06, 2010, 12:36:00 AM

Title: Three Colonial Era Knives
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on October 06, 2010, 12:36:00 AM

I have been working with some colonial era methods for forging and finishing knives.  These three knives were made from horse rasps.  The antler handles were boiled and the tang force fitted into the antler.  I etched all three blades and let the middle blade surface rust and then burnished it with a heavy brush. The blade finishes on all three were left a bit rough on purpose.  

  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1286339630.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1286339630.JPG)
  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1286339669.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1286339669.JPG)
  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1286339704.JPG) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1286339704.JPG)

Title: Re: Three Colonial Era Knives
Post by: 4est trekker on October 06, 2010, 07:58:00 AM

Very nice.  I'm particularly fond of traditional methods as I do historical interpretations ranging from 1760 to 1820 at several historical sites and forts across the US and Canada.  It's nice to see some traditional pieces done so well, particularly the one in the middle.  What did you use to etch the blades?

Title: Re: Three Colonial Era Knives
Post by: elk ninja on October 06, 2010, 09:49:00 AM

Oh man, I am digging the middle one!  Dibs!

Title: Re: Three Colonial Era Knives
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on October 06, 2010, 10:37:00 AM

I etched them in acetic acid ( Vinegar ).  Not being a historian it has been fun trying to figure out exact equipment and methods used in colonial days.

Title: Re: Three Colonial Era Knives
Post by: L. Bullington on October 06, 2010, 12:16:00 PM

I like them!

Title: Re: Three Colonial Era Knives
Post by: Steve Nuckels on October 07, 2010, 09:34:00 PM

I like primitive!  Very cool, and very nice work too!

Steve
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