A bit of forging and turning

[Muddypaws]

A roughly forged letter opener that I made as a present for a relative.

Letter opener by Alan Muddypaws, on Flickr

Letter opener by Alan Muddypaws, on Flickr

The blade was forged (well heated up and roughly bashed) from a silver steel rod, using a simple fire cement lined can gas forge. My efforts to make a charcoal forge were not very successful, so for now I will stick to my gas forge.

The handle is turned from walnut, with brass and antler fittings.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Dreadhead]

Very nice I like that

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[Broch]

Very nice; anyone would be thrilled to receive that as a present!

 

[crosslandkelly]

That looks lovely, nice job.

 

[Wayne]

I like it. Nice and simple.

 

[Hunkyfunkster]

Looks good. Someone will be happy to get that

 

[Janne]

Very nice, makes you really want to receive a letter!

 

[forginhill]

Very classy! I like it....

 

[Mesquite]

Nice work

 

[Muddypaws]

Thanks for all the positive comments!

Here is a quick sheath that I made, from some leather offcuts, just to protect the edge, and make for a more complete package.

Sheath by Alan Muddypaws, on Flickr