Quote Originally Posted by angerli
Hi, Ozmeath!

I just couldn't help this: Some years back, I was an active member of the RROC (that's the USA's Rolls Royce Owner's Club). Yeah, I had a little old Bentley I'd fixed up. Anyway...one of our techies used to tell how he would temper bolts in plain ol' urine...his own, I might add! Always raised a few hoots of laughter at meets. One thing for sure, the material was dirt cheap...

Sandy
Oh Sandy can you imagine the smell! I thought engine oil was bad enough... But no doubt effective, and great if you're the territorial type

TechBear and Rab, those file marks are sticking around thats for sure. I've warmed to it for the same reasons really: tells a story. And it's just as well I like them because they seem to go deep, and I don't want the blade to thin. It's already only 4mm at the thickest part of the spine, near to the tang.

Rab, I think I will cast a guard and maybe pomel in silver. Need to put some thought to the design. Also need some advice on rabbet tang handle setting into deer horn. I don't have the horn yet(tomorrow) and am not sure if it's got a hollow center or if I need to halve it to cut a recess for the tang. I'd rather leave it solid if it's possible.