Fresh out of the etch
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
The other side
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
Nice one Joshua! What type of fittings are going on it?
Brion
Nice one Joshua! What type of fittings are going on it?
Brion
It's funny you should ask. This was made as a commission for someone who took a liking to a dagger I made back in 2014/2015. You might remember it from the ICCE show that year. Anyway, the customer asked if I could recreate that dagger for him. We settled on a price and timeframe. As he and I were friends on FB, I have been posting the process pics there for him to watch as I built this piece. Well, I posted the etching video Monday night and tagged him. About 15 minutes later a mutual friend messaged me and told me he had passed away.......
So, I'm open to suggestions on what to build now. I have the blade and it's about 11 inches long from point to shoulders, with a 10:1 L/W ratio. This was first in line for a couple of commissions. So I will sideline it and move the next one up the chain.
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
That is unfortunate. May he rest in peace. Maybe for ICCE next year. A ring hilt guard would look nice. Maybe in damascus or darkened bronze. I look forward to seeing what you come up with, whenever.
Brion
You are the second person to suggest this. I was talking to Matt P. earlier today and he said the same thing. Sounds like a conspiracy!
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
I recall someone saying something about great minds. Lol.
Brion
Super cool looking blade!
So I'm am going to do a Damascus ring hilt using a twisted bar for the guard, spacer package, and pommel. I did the design drawing (very basic at this point) and will fill in the details as I go. I recently purchased a video tutorial on fluted handles by Kyle Royer. I may just give it a go. Here is the design drawing.
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
Oh yeah, I forgot to say that I decided to fuller the blade.........
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
As always, comments, feedback, and suggestions are always welcome.
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
A little design sketch showing some spiral fluting.
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
I sanded the fullers to 320 grit,
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
The other side
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.”
