Belt Knife And Sheath

[nthe10ring]

I recently posted this over on the Contemporary Makers blog and thought you might enjoy a few pics here. Since the original post it has been spoken for.



I forged this knife from 1084 with an overall length of 9 1/2 inches and a blade length of 5 . The blade features and aggressively etched patina and holds a fine edge. Very sharp! The handle is octagon to round from some of the offcuts of a past rifle build and has great color and warmth. I forged and drift fit the solid copper ferrule and complimented it with an inlet butt cap also of copper . Both have a beaten surface with a nice plum color.

To compliment the nature of this knife I fabricated a standing center seam sheath. The sheath consist of a veg-tanned cowhide liner with pigskin outer, topped off with a scalloped skirt with twisted fringe accented with subtle traces of reds and dark browns. The belt attachment will accommodate a sash or belt to 3 inches.

[eseabee1]

Very nice looking

[Rasch Chronicles]

As I commented in Contemporary Makers, what a beautiful job you did on both the knife as a whole, and the sheath!

I especially like the use of copper for the ferrule, I think it complements the wood's tone and color very nicely!

I would like to see more of your work!

Regards,
Albert A Rasch
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles

[skillman]

 

Very impressive little knife. I like it.

Steve

[nthe10ring]

Thanks guys I appreciate the comments. --

Jerry Fisher

[lonehunter]

Very nice!
That's a fine looking rig.

[KennyC]

I really like those center seam sheaths great looking knife also. Thanks for sharning  Ken

[nthe10ring]

Thanks

Jerry

[Sequatchie Rifle]

A wonderful set!  I like the copper.