X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.
-
22nd December 10, 05:02 PM
#1
Oh.....Emmm....Geeee....!!!
Let me tell you, I have a newfound respect for blade makers and machinists.
I started this project some time ago but I didn't like the "end result" so I decided to "make it right"......
I started out with a 2" x 24" hunk of 1/4" bar stock and shaped it down but didn't like the point. I even handled it with wood but again...I don't like the handle.
So I decided to change it. I put a longer edge on the blade [old edge was too "short"], made a "false edge" that didn't previously exist but could still use some work and now have a large enough piece of antler for the handle.
...and by the way, all this was done with a common FILE : .....



1/4" thickness, false edge at the furthest end from you:

Full edge. It looks dark, almost like a "false edge' but trust me...she's sharp:

Rest:


The antler I got for the handle:



Can I tell you how stiff and sore my right arm is??? However, I'm much happier with how this is turning out than what it looked like before.
-
-
23rd December 10, 01:26 AM
#2
Are you going to temper it, or go with what you got?
-
-
23rd December 10, 08:06 PM
#3
I found this hank of metal next to a dumpster so I have no idea what 'kind' of steel it is.
But in reading around about tempering, it seems as if I've stumbled on a piece of "case hardened" steel. It's very difficult to file, meaning it's 'hard' steel and the filings are very fine as I remove them...I've about burned out my 8" Mill file in shaping it...lol.
The next part is the handle. The antler I have is a shed and it's pretty dry. I'm worried that it's "too" dry to sand and mill for the tang. Should/can I soak the antler to hydrate it? Or is there something else I should do?
-
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks