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Post by paranger on Feb 9, 2023 7:11:07 GMT -7
This is not a bench copy of a particular knife, but rather a composite of sorts. I based the blade dimensions on an original 18th c. English sheepsfoot in my collection, and forged it from a 4 inch piece of automotive coil spring (5160). The handle is boxwood, mated to a simple sheet brass bolster. The ball finial was inspired by an original Dutch trade knife masterfully reproduced by Ken Gahagan. The crown cutler's mark is similar to one found on my original English blade.  |
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Post by hawkeyes on Feb 13, 2023 13:50:39 GMT -7
Excellent blade profile, love it. Coil springs are tough but excellent steel. When I work with 5160 spring steel I'll thermal cycle it a few times before putting it under the hammer for my arms sake! What type of tang you have through the handle?
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Post by paranger on Feb 13, 2023 14:41:12 GMT -7
Excellent blade profile, love it. Coil springs are tough but excellent steel. When I work with 5160 spring steel I'll thermal cycle it a few times before putting it under the hammer for my arms sake! What type of tang you have through the handle? Thanks! Yeah, I noticed 5160 is stout stuff. It's a tapered hidden tang burned in tight with some homemade cutler's cement made from pine pitch from my own trees mixed with some 18th/19th c. brick dust to seal the deal. |
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Post by bushfire on Feb 14, 2023 0:24:33 GMT -7
Very nice sir, another great one. I've become quite partial to the lambsfoot/sheepsfoot blades recently.
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Post by paranger on Feb 14, 2023 4:12:27 GMT -7
Very nice sir, another great one. I've become quite partial to the lambsfoot/sheepsfoot blades recently. Thanks. It's a very practical blade profile - as well as a very ancient one - for a utility knife. I keep one attached to my shooting bag. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Feb 14, 2023 9:15:46 GMT -7
I'm very fond of the sheepsfoot. Such a useful and well documented knife.
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