Second knife Curly Birch

[SOAR]

Just thought you would like to see my second knife that I have just completed, its a Carlsson blade, hand forged from round spring steel from a horse harrow, Buffalo horn, Brass spacer and Curly Birch handle. The sheath is made from Curly Birch and leather, with a horn button.

This like I say is my second ever knife and I found this one tough to get right, but it was fun to do, I have wanted to have a go at a wooden sheath for a while now but never had the guts, and as I had only a small bit of leather left, I thought I should give it a go, I like how it turned out in the end.

I hope you like it, I look forward to your comments.

 

[Matt Weir]

Fantastic Simon

 

[robin wood]

That is a real beauty I would be very proud to have done that.

 

[JonnyP]

Simon... That is lovely mate...

 

[Cobweb]

Gorgeous, I love curly birch and that sheath is fantastic, well done!

 

[cattyman]

nice piece of work there mate,something to be proud of,excellent

 

[nicodiemus]

Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.

 

[TheGreenMan]

That looks extremely comfortable to use, love the hammered finish of the blade and the grind, looks like a very competent wood carver. I envy you.

Kind regards,
Paul.

 

[SOAR]

Thanks guys for the very kind comments, the handle is comfy to use and the blade is excellent, really well made and sharp, I am very pleased with it.

 

[wozbo]

Looks great mate well done.

 

[kimbo]

Absolutely beautiful mate. Hopefully I'll make something as nice as that one day!!...

 

[brancho]

Simon
That is a real beauty nice to see you wnet for the wood and leather sheath.

That is my kind of knife.:You_Rock_

 

[Simon H]

I like that a lot. Lovely grain. Very nice.

 

[soggy boots]

Nice one Simon!!
Looks a very useful knife and you should be very proud of it!!!
I'm jealous

 

[Sleepy Weasel]

That is a very nice bit of kit, my compliments!

Just one question, how did you attach the leather to the wood on the sheath? I like the idea and look of the wood and leather together and fancy having a go myself

 

[Chevin]

That's very, very nicely done.

Congratulations. Lovely knife & sheath. Like very much.

 

[SOAR]

Simon
That is a real beauty nice to see you wnet for the wood and leather sheath.

That is my kind of knife.:You_Rock_

Thanks Alf.

 

[SOAR]

Thanks guys for the comments, I've got to admit I really like this knife, it cuts well, feels good in the hand and it makes that very satisfying click when the knife is placed in the sheath.

Sleepy weasel

The leather trimmed down from 3mm to about 1mm where it attaches to the sheath,it is then wet moulded around the knife when it is placed in the sheath clamped in place, left to dry, saddle stiched and then glued onto the sheath with epoxy. it holds it in place very well.