I currently work on my Nessmuk knife. I want to keep it quite traditional, even the material hints towards the era (wrought iron laminate steel), stag antler. My only addition is a copper bolster, and a tang that`s peened over the handle.
Checking for the looks...
I even burned out the tang hole, a method that was traditionally employed by 19th century blacksmiths quite often.
The handle I tanned by burning on the open fire, waxed and sanded a bit. Have to file out the tang hole for fit. The blade is already ground a bit.
A detail of the handle. I will fit a copper ferrule to strengthen the handle when peening, for that can be a bit abusive on the stag antler.
I really hope that this time it´s going well. Had some bad luck with my work recently, and not all was plain sloppiness on my part. I look forward to this knife.
Those are the adventures of Mr. Fimbulmyrk, in bushcraft and blacksmithing, mountainbiking and hiking, reenactment, writing, singing, dancing, stargazing and having a piece of cake and a coffee. Pray have a seat and look around you, but be warned - the forest´s twilight is ferocious at times.
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