A couple of finished knives

[Joe Yanta]

The long knife I started some time ago and just got around to finishing it up. The 9 inch blade is forged from 3/16 inch 1095. Handle is whitetail crown. The belt frog is also forged from 1095. Overall length is 14 1/4 inches.

The utility knife has a 4 1/4 inch blade and forged from 1/8 inch 1095. The ferrule is a section of a 20 gauge fowler barrel, handle is also crown whitetail antler. Overall length is 8 1/4 inches. Sheath is distressed leather with period beads.

As ususal, comments and constructive criticism always appreciated.

Joe

 

[rabjr]

Theres somethin wrong with the longest one Joe, not sure what it is. Please box it up and send it to so I give it a closer look. :grin:

Nice knives. :thumbsup:

 

[50cal.cliff]

I like the both of them! Real nice proportions and like the looks of the blade. Is that a copper band on the smaller knife?
:thumbsup:

 

Joe, those are magnificent. :hatsoff:

 

[Joe Yanta]

50cal, that band is a section of a 20 gauge fowler barrel.

Thanks for looking fella's, all your comments are very appreciated.

Joe

 

[Twice boom]

I like Both Joe. Rogged and handsome at the same time.. :thumbsup:
T B.

 

[PitchyPine]

Very sharp, and you guys do just as nice a job on the sheaths. :bow: :thumbsup:

 

[LRB]

Very nice Joe. Both outfits.

 

[billk]

Super knives Joe. The blade and handle finish are very awesome. The sheathes complement the knives perfectly.

How wide is the blade on the long knife?

Thank you,
Bill k

 

[Jeffrey Hecht]

When you ask for a critique of your work as I do from time to time you never know what will be said and you could be just setting your self up for a kick in the gut, BUT you won't get one from me. Your knives' are very well done and as far as I can tell anyone would be proud to wear. Its good that you ask for criticism because although it can hurt some times, its a good way to learn and improve your skills. Not sure if this is what your going for but it screams Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery to me. I like them, I wouldn't change a thing.
Jeff :bow:

 

[wetpowder]

:thumbsup: Beautiful

 

[mommicked]

Awesome! Especially the smaller one. I think the idea of the barrel for a bolster is pretty clever! :thumbsup:

 

[JamesG]

Nice i like them both nice job on them, what kinda metal did u use for the blade, i might have missed it nice job agion. :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[Blizzard of '93]

outstanding, authentic lookin to late 1800. looks like eastern woodsman style.

 

[Joe Yanta]

Gentlemen, I appreciate you looking and taking the time to post all your fine comments. I'll try to answer your questions.

BillK:
The widest part of the long knife measures 1 5/16 inches just in front of the choil.

Colonial Hunter:
I do look for criticism. It would be easy to let your imagination and creativity run wild creating something that might mislead a newcomer or others to believe what you have done is factual. There are many true students of historical accuracy on this forum. I look for acceptance or disapproval from their knowledge. We need to police ourselves to preserve the historical aspect of our hobby.

JamesG:
The blades are forged from 1095 high carbon steel. I get all of my high carbon steel from Admiral Steels.

Thanks again for all you comments and questions.

Joe

 

[Twice boom]

Joe . What are you saying with the above..
Are you by chance saying that an artist ,whether be a Knife maker, bag maker. Rifle maker or a sword smith. Should not create something with the appearence of days gone bye,for his own use or for someone elses.....
If you don't mind.
TB.

 

[Joe Yanta]

No, not at all TB. I simply meant to imply we should not overlook the historic lore. I digress if I offended any craftsman, I certainly did not intend to do so.

Joe

 

[Twice boom]

Yes I see now that there it could be read another way. Thanks for clearing that for me.
TB.