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Title: Plug Bayonet (Updated Pictures)
Post by: WH1 on July 04, 2019, 07:40:09 AM
First time making a plug bayonet
forged 1084, 10 1/4 inch x 1/4 inch x 1 7/16 inch blade, single edge with 4 3/4 inch false edge, forged iron guard, silver bolster, turned oak handle, through tang with pewter end cap.  Fitted for a 20 gauge.

(https://i.ibb.co/23G0sJn/IMG-1108.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jkn9Wt6)

(https://i.ibb.co/FH1BVSR/IMG-1100.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J3TzQfD)

(https://i.ibb.co/6t3Tzmr/IMG-1113.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZgnF5VG)

(https://i.ibb.co/VWF26HJ/IMG-1114.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kgLQZ35)

(https://i.ibb.co/jkz186h/IMG-1072.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YBXqNR2)

(https://i.ibb.co/jkG5gKR/IMG-1073.jpg) (https://ibb.co/60bZghB)

(https://i.ibb.co/6bpntFD/Plug-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J2bBpHr)

(https://i.ibb.co/zs4f9Nw/Plug-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tBJCj35)

(https://i.ibb.co/Wxyr8rf/Plug-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xCjn9n6)

(https://i.ibb.co/XXPks64/Plug-5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/F61qwcW)

(https://i.ibb.co/bdN8KCq/Plug-Bayonet-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6sDfWTV)
Title: Re: Plug Bayonet
Post by: Marcruger on July 04, 2019, 03:06:16 PM
That is very cool Todd.  It is definitely out of the ordinary here on the boards.  You did a super job.  The blade shape and the turning work looks sharp.  I especially like the guard.  God Bless,   Marc
Title: Re: Plug Bayonet
Post by: Craig Wilcox on July 04, 2019, 03:28:46 PM
Really like that, Todd.  Saw your post on FB and hoped you also posted here.  Great job!
Title: Re: Plug Bayonet
Post by: James Rogers on July 04, 2019, 03:34:21 PM
Another great piece! Well done.
Title: Re: Plug Bayonet
Post by: hanshi on July 04, 2019, 09:58:50 PM
That could stand in for "high art".  Got any pics of it mounted?
Title: Re: Plug Bayonet
Post by: WH1 on July 04, 2019, 11:07:19 PM
Quote from: hanshi on July 04, 2019, 09:58:50 PM
That could stand in for "high art".  Got any pics of it mounted?

I will take a picture of it in the barrel.  It is for a 20 gauge Militiaman's musket I am working on.  I won't finish the gun until this winter, no time to work on it right now to busy with the knives, hawks and a couple of swords.  When I get it done I will post the pair.

Title: Re: Plug Bayonet
Post by: R.J.Bruce on July 05, 2019, 07:30:13 AM
Excellent bayonet!

Much prettier than the average plug bayonet.

You mentioned swords.

Would you be able to make a backwoods blacksmith's style copy of a European hunter's sword with a 16"-20" fullered blade?

Was it Roger's Rangers that had his men equipped with hunter's swords?

Thanks,
              R.J.Bruce
Title: Re: Plug Bayonet (Updated Pictures)
Post by: WH1 on July 06, 2019, 05:11:10 PM
I have done several hunting/hanger style swords, links below:

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=52235.msg521160#msg521160

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=52733.msg527107#msg527107

I am working on a 22 inch blade with fullers right now.  I will post pictures when it is complete, my goal is to have it at CLA Show in August.
V/R
Todd
Title: Re: Plug Bayonet (Updated Pictures)
Post by: Marcruger on July 06, 2019, 11:11:39 PM
Those are super photos of your great art.