Knife Gallery :  Fixed Blades, Period Pieces

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Ref Num: 3053
   
Knife NameDamascus and stag scalper
CategoryFixed, Period Pieces
Full Length10
Blade Length5
Blade Materialrandom carbon damascus
Handle Materialsambar stag
Bolsters/Guardrawhide wrapped bolster area
Completion Date12/12/2009
This is my version of the scalper pattern.The buttcap is wagon wheel wrought iron with a peened through tang. The rawhide sheath features a rawhide braid around the flap and a few "field repair" stiches near the tip.
   
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Ref Num: 3057
   
Knife NameWeathered oak hunter
CategoryFixed, Period Pieces
Full Length7 1/2
Blade Length3
Blade Material1080 with antique finish
Handle Materialweathered barn oak
Bolsters/Guardpatterned copper with rawhide wraps
Completion Date12/2/2009
This little knife is the perfect size for every day carry as a utility knife.
The rawhide sheath features a concho made from the same material as the handle, copper tacks, and a belt loop for right hand crossdraw.
   
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Ref Num: 2978
   
Knife NamePrimative short chopper
CategoryFixed, Period Pieces
Full Length11 inches
Blade Length6 inches
Blade Materialleafspring steel w/antique finish
Handle Materialaged deer antler
Bolsters/Guardrawhide wrapped bolster area
Completion Date7/18/2009
This piece was a custom order, and features a few things that were specifically requested by the customer, such as the wide blade, which is almost 3/8" thick, and the inuit style animal head carving on the pommel, which is made from wrought iron with a deep etched copper finish.
   
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Ref Num: 2805
   
Knife Nameweathered oak hunter
CategoryFixed, Period Pieces
Full Length7 1/2"
Blade Length3"
Blade Materialsaw steel
Handle Materialweathered barn oak
Bolsters/Guardhammered copper'w/ rawhide wrappings
Completion Date1/15/2009
This is a nice sized little knife handled in my favorite handle material. Every element on both knife and sheath are aged to perfection!
   
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Ref Num: 2732
   
Knife NameFancy patch knife
CategoryFixed, Period Pieces
Full Length7 1/2 inches
Blade Length3 1/2 inches
Blade Materialrandom damascus steel
Handle Materialmammoth ivory
Bolsters/Guardrandom damascus steel
Completion Date11/27/2008
There are a lot of details packed into a small knife here such as a forged blade, sculpted bolsters and handle butt,a blacksmith''s curl,and fluting on the bolsters. The sheath has a quilled band and a couple of bear claws, one front and back.