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  1. Dan99

    Trade knife

    I think it is The full tang is questionable, but some aren’t comfortable with a half tang so I decided to “stretch” the line a little
  2. Dan99

    Trade knife

    historically correct gurus only look at first photo please 😂 Only roughed out so far, I will use iron pins at final assembly 11” overall 6 1/2” blade 4 1/2” Bubinga Handle
  3. Dan99

    English scalper

    So after the 1/2 tang strength questions, I decided to do some research. This isn’t to change anyone mind, but I was surprised at what I’ve seen so far. I haven’t tried to pry any car doors open, yet 😆. Here’s what I have done Ps This knife was put together quickly and left rough to not waste...
  4. Dan99

    English scalper

    That’s a great idea. I did that on the knife I normally carry, but that was so it wasn’t so shiny and noticeable 😆
  5. Dan99

    English scalper

    Send me details of what you want, I’ll see if it’s something I can do
  6. Dan99

    English scalper

    Thank you, Bushfire. Yes, I did read the article BrokenNock listed, it had a lot of good information, I even looked up parts 1 and 2 of the article. That will probably be my next knife I make. I have one roughed out now, I’m thinking of doing it as a full tang just for something different…
  7. Dan99

    English scalper

    Yeah, that looks A LOT better😆
  8. Dan99

    English scalper

    Thank you, I’ll look at the details of the handles you mentioned. And thank you for mentioning makers mark, I’ve thinking about it but definitely need to get one sooner than later. I appreciate you taking time to make suggestions.
  9. Dan99

    English scalper

    Thank you, file marks will be gone later today if I have time😂
  10. Dan99

    English scalper

    Thank you for additional information and thoughts on if it could have been make by blacksmith. Your correct with me attempting to make as correct as possible. But if someone wants to order a knife 1/2 tang, full tang or hidden tang I can make them all. As always, I thank everyone for taking time...
  11. Dan99

    English scalper

    My thought was that the wood would be more likely to split, splinter or break then steel, but I personally haven’t done any testing or research.
  12. Dan99

    English scalper

    Yes, but I imagine half tangs were made to save steel. Current times steel is pretty easy to get and Half tangs might not be worth the risk.
  13. Dan99

    English scalper

    Maybe I’ll do some testing/research and get back to you. Now I just need a list of what a knife in the 1700’s would be used for… I’ll start it with the things you just mentioned: Can opener Digging Splitting wood (kindling unless we’re testing Buffalo Skinner)
  14. Dan99

    English scalper

    Thank you all, I appreciate the feedback. Luckily I still have one that I didn’t cut the tang off yet 😂
  15. Dan99

    English scalper

    I’m working on an English Scalper to sell… that with some help from my new friends here I have a better idea of what that is 😆 I used an old file, it’s overall length is 11” Beech Handle. Originally I planned on leaving some “file” texture to give it a little more character, but wanted some...
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  16. Dan99

    First French Scalper attempt

    Awesome, thank you. Hopefully you’ll share photos of your Boucheron when you get it.
  17. Dan99

    First French Scalper attempt

    Thank you, I will make note of the changes and give it another go. I haven’t dealt with 1084 but will give it a try also. Thank you for taking time to give suggestions. Dan Rubert
  18. Dan99

    First French Scalper attempt

    Yes, I can open it. Thank you. Everyone has been incredibly helpful sharing information! I really appreciate the help.
  19. Dan99

    First French Scalper attempt

    Yes, that’s an actual photo of the knife in the book. Very cool! Now I can see the Diamond shape though the whole handle and in the picture below that. Thank you again for sharing the information you have.
  20. Dan99

    First French Scalper attempt

    Here’s what I was looking at when making the knife. Diamond shape at back of handle. And why I was thinking it was French Scalper
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