Nessmuks available?

[tombear]

I've finished it mow, just needs a few more rub downs with Tung oil and a sheath of course.

It will look better when it has had some use. Still I'm pleased with it for a first effort and thanks again to those who just about made it for me!

ATB

Tom

PS It swings really good, but until the sheath is made and I can do a couple of pics for posterity I'm loathe to use it, tart that I am

 

[Fredcompanybushcraft]

Very nice! Although a tiny bit big to be completely legal!
I just wish I had the time and patience to make one!

 

[Matt.S]

Although a tiny bit big to be completely legal

What's illegal about it?

 

[FGYT]

really nice job Tom


ATB

Duncan

 

[tombear]

I couldn't have done it without your pattern Duncan, cheers!

It has ended up 13.5 inches long and weighs in at 1 pound 1.2 ounces.

ATB

Tom

 

[British Red]

Gods thats lovely

I thought I was over knives and loving them, but thats very, very pretty

 

[Man of Tanith]

Having watched this thread with interest but no desire to comment i find myself compelled to comment now. and that comment is--
WOW! :You_Rock_

Sam

 

[Pcwizme]

Thats fab, got my mind going mental now, i might have to have a go at something like that soon, but maybe a little smaller!

 

[tombear]

Nah, Bigger!!!

I can't wait to get it in a sheath and start usuing it. The Aktis MoD sheath is just two narrow so it looks like I will have to wait until I have made one.

ATB

Tom

 

[FGYT]

Hi Jojo

I don't know if I'm inspired or depressed because anything I do will be a abomination compared to that!

ATB

Tom

Oh Bum!

you know mine's going to look like the a dogs dinner compared to your lots!

ATB

Tom

actually thinking about it yur right sent it to one of us fre a deccent burial




still havent started

ATB

Duncan

 

[jojo]

Just as I thought... what an abomination...I'll PM you my address so you can send it to me, so that I can hang it on my belt with pride.....herm, I mean, hide it in the darkest corner of the shed...

Lovely job you've done Tom, you should be proud of it.

 

[tombear]

Ah, you've made me blush!

Cheers folks, the feed backs made me want to start on a second knife, once I have the sheath sorted.

Not having the cash or fancy the waiting list I've always fancied a Skookum Bush Tool, anybody have a link to a tutorial on making a clone?

I'm not saying its easy, even with lots of help and advice but I am chuffed with the results!

ATB

Tom

 

[FGYT]

Not having the cash or fancy the waiting list I've always fancied a Skookum Bush Tool, anybody have a link to a tutorial on making a clone?


ATB

Tom

same blade shape but you need to square of the handle and weld a plate on the end
oh and the Sckookum drops from the middle of the spine not the handle


ATB

Duncan

 

[tombear]

Bloody hell! That was quick!

I don't suppose you have drawings for the outer tail ribs for a 1938 "Butterfly" sport biplane rubber powered model as designed by J. E. Leadbetter? The sheet of drawings only shows the inner rib...

;-{D)

Thanks anyroad, just the job!

ATB

Tom

 

[FGYT]

Cheating really i did this one last year

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43786

sorry cant help on the plane ive only got the 1942 model

ATB

Duncan

 

[Rory McCanuck]

I've been following this thread, eagerly awaiting the finished product. It has
turned out just beautifully! You have a lovely, useful tool there Tom.
One of the nicest "community made" projects I've ever seen. You should
all be proud :You_Rock_

 

[tombear]

Sorry, just realised that I hadn't put up a pic of the stop gap wooden sheath I made for it here. A mate had given me some Russian (why theat significant I don't know) birch ply and using the shiny new bench fret saw and the belt sander it was incredibly easy to make. I used model aircraft grade wood glue so it is remarkably strong and the oil etc won't effect the joints.

I've actually grown quiet fond of it (since oiled it a few times so its a bit prettier) so am thinking of incorperating it in the final design.

ATB

Tom

 

[tombear]

For various reasons but mainly through being lazy and having become fond of the birch ply sheath I decided to make a suspension... thing, to hold it from what I had available, to whit some 1/2 inch wide 1/8 veg tan stap.

I haven't decided how to stop the pointy end slipping off yet and am still looking for the pair of brass rings I salvaged off a old gas mask case but when finished it will be something akin to the early empire Roman military dagger suspension system with a narrow adjustable shoulder strap atached to each side on rings. Sort of.

ATB

Tom

 

[Shinken]

Excellent Job mate! that is very nice!

As i am nearing to being up-and-running workshop wise again, this has seriously inspired me to make a larger nessie.

I think there is a space in the backpack for long trips for one about 7" long and if i get the grind right will be excellent for kitchen work and chopping. Thick steel back full flat grind for a thin enough convex edge to slice.

A limbing axe has an blade profile in the last 2" good enough to slice food and ive felled tree's with them. so the edge if i get it right should be able to chop small stuff.

Cheers dude for the inspiration

 

[Retired Member southey]

What a great thread and a good journey, cheers for sharing Tom that is a beutiful knife.