My biggest knife making project so has been this set of two knives :
The Nessie has a 4", 100 mm, blade. The handle is made of stabilised Burr Elm, as is the handle on the large "chopper". The blade on this one is nearly 9", 225 mm, long, and 2", 50 mm at its widest. Again, the handle is made of stabilised Burr Elm.
The cutting edge is a bit unusual in that 2/3 of it is scandi grind and the last 1/3 is convex grind. The idea is that this knife will be able to cope in hardwood forests, in the same way a Puuko can cope with soft wood.
The sheath is a piggy-back style. Both sheaths can be used separately, but also can be joined together and has various carry options, including under arm, on your back, and on the belt.
Both are nice looking knives, but for my personal use I prefere the 18th century trade tomahawk a better choice for all round wood cutting and butchering chores plus the hunting knife of course.
ReplyDeleteThe tomahawk is light and does not require a wedge to secure the head to the helve. Great for primitive shelter construction, making primitive traps and pegs and for driving pegs into the ground using the poll. They are also good for throwing for offence/defence/hunting/sport.
You certainly make nice looking blades though.
Regards, Le Loup.